Teucrium cossonii

Also Known As

Teucrium cossonii 'Majoricum'
Teucrium gussonei
Teucrium majoricum
Fruity Germander
Pineapple Germander

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 24"-4'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Teucrium cossonii plant details

Teucrium cossonii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Teucrium cossonii

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 4 FT - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: clumping, gum-scented, mass-planting, repeat-blooming, rock garden, winter interest, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Teucrium cossonii

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Majorca on limestone, mounds of gray narrow aromatic leaves, purplish red flowers, blooms for extended periods, fairly hardy. ZONE 6

By: Arrowhead Alpines

This dainty mounder has such perfect proportions with its tiny leaves ; 1" flower clusters ; such a lovely color combination with rose-lavender flowers contrasted against silver-green; a real treat. Sun/Med-Dry/Good drainage

By: Forestfarm

Mounding perennial to 12' with narrow silver-gray leaves. Rose-purple flowers presented most of the year in our garden, but more heavily in the spring and early summer. Requires full sun and good air circulation. In warm, moist situations plants turn to mush. Moderate to occasional water once established. Excellent companion to rosemary and lavender. Hardy to 10F. Mediterranean.

By: Native Sons

Some like it hot.....and this is one of them. Great in full sun, dry,rock garden situations. Covered with purple flowers in early summer, and again spots of flowers thru fall.