Teucrium hyrcanicum - P9

Description
The Germander (Teucrium hyrcanicum) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces red flowers arranged in spikes with a pleasant fragrance from June to October. Its egg-shaped, serrated leaves are grey-green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Germander is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Germander are grey-green, ovate and serrated.

Frost hardiness
The Germander has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Teucrium hyrcanicum forms red flowers arranged in spikes from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Solitary, rock garden, herbaceous border