Teucrium hircanicum

Also Known As

Teucrium hirrcanicum
Teucrium hyrcanicum
Iranian Wood Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Teucrium hircanicum plant details

Teucrium hircanicum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Teucrium hircanicum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Teucrium hircanicum

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Self-sowing, but I wouldn't be without it as it mixes wonderfully for some serendipitous combinations. Tall, violet, kitten-tail spikes are perfect with Heleniums, for instance. Blooming all summer, the semi-evergreen foliage is aromatic and bushy, and deer-resistant; 18" tall. Minimum temperature: -10°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

From the Caucasus and W. Asia, a 75cm tall fall blooming species with whorls of red to purple flowers ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A small sub-shrub for full sun. Attractive crinkled dark green foliage is an excellent foil for other plants. Useful for filling in gaps around the garden. Spikes of densely packed, purple-pink flowers are produced during spring/summer. Should self seed nicely. Cut back stems almost to ground leval as each one finishes.