Teucrium chamaedrys 'Summer Sunshine'

Plant type

shrub, perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Teucrium chamaedrys 'Summer Sunshine' plant details

Teucrium chamaedrys 'Summer Sunshine' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with chartreuse foliage. In summer lavender, magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Teucrium chamaedrys 'Summer Sunshine'

Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, magenta and pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, knot garden, mass-planting, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Teucrium chamaedrys 'Summer Sunshine'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sunshine-yellow aromatic foliage makes this compact (to 6-8"h x 12") drought-tolerant shrublet with its spikes of late summer pink flowers perfect for container, rock garden, or border edge. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Glowing NEW cultivar of a 'tried and true' old friend….evergreen subshrub 6-12" tall and 12-18" wide, zippy chartreuse foliage really sets off the violet blue summer flowers – Sun – soil that drains; Drought tolt. – Deer resistant. Good nectar for bees – Used historically in knot gardens…A great, small perennial, low maintenance!

By: Secret Garden Growers

A nice low, spreading Germander with chartreuse to yellow scalloped foliage. Short spikes of pink to lavender flowers appear in late summer for 3-4 weeks. A great plant for rock gardens or the front of the border.