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Teucrium fruticans

Also Known As

Bush Germander
Shrubby Germander
Silver Germander
Tree Germander

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Teucrium fruticans plant details

Teucrium fruticans is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and gray foliage. In spring and summer blue, lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Teucrium fruticans

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and gray
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, foliage plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Teucrium fruticans

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tree Germander to 2.5m tall leaves tomentose beneath blue lilac flowers, Iberia. ZONE 6

By: Arrowhead Alpines

An evergreen, medium shrub. Small, grey green, broadly lance shaped leaves are paired along silvery white branches. Throughout the warmer months whorls of lavender-blue, hanging, flame-like flowers. Attractive and very hardy. Trim frequently to develop dense growth.

By: Zephs

Light Shade to Full Sun. Outdoor. Lavender-Purple Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Teucrium fruticans Tree Germander, a tender herb with soft lavender blue flowers on silver leaves and stems. will grow to 3'

By: Accents for Home and Garden

We grow this gem for the foliage, although it comes with tiny lavendar flowers in spring. Use as a casual shrub or trim to a sharp edge for more formal presentations.