About
A low-growing, woody-based evergreen perennial to 30cm tall, with small, lobed dark green leaves and clusters of small rose-pink flowers in mid to late 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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
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
PruningPruning group 7
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, both with bottom heat; overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leafhoppers and rosemary beetle
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free