Teucrium fruticans
Bush Germander
Description
This round shrub will reach about 12' high and has small, grayish silvery leaves with blue flowers that appear throughout the seasons.
Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.