Teucrium scorodonia - P9

Bulletpoints
* aromatic, refreshing flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for growing in pots

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The leaves are heart-shaped and have an aromatic, refreshing flavour.

Growth habit
Upright.

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

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves.

Use
Tub, heather garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, vegetable garden, hanging basket, undergrowth, medicinal plant