About
A hairy, semi-evergreen perennial or subshrub to 30cm tall, with mid-green, waved and crested leaf margins. Spikes of red-tinted, greenish-yellow flowers are produced in summer.
About the genus
Teucrium can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous or evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with paired, aromatic leaves and tubular, 1-lipped flowers in whorls
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Spreading branched
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required. Tidy in spring when fresh growth appears
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in mid-summer. Rooted cuttings will need protection in a greenhouse or cold frame through winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free