Teucrium hircanicum 'Paradise Delights'

Also Known As

Teucrium hircanicum 'Paradise Delight'
Paradise Delights Germander
Paradise Delights Iranian Germander

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 16"-20"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Teucrium hircanicum 'Paradise Delights' plant details

Teucrium hircanicum 'Paradise Delights' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Teucrium hircanicum 'Paradise Delights'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 16 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant foliage, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Teucrium hircanicum 'Paradise Delights'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Held in playful repose—some straight, some slightly bent—the long, animal-like floral tails host tightly set jade-green buds. Upon opening, copious Veronica-style spikes entice us with lavish purple-red shades. Touting a more compact habit, improved branching and aromatic sage-green textured foliage, this new and bushy, clump-forming perennial forges a welcome sight in any border, or it can be pruned for an attractive, out-of the-ordinary hedge. Blooms August–October.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Supposedly more compact with improved branching than the species. This new, bushy clump forming Germander is an asset to any garden. Can be sheared for a small 'hedge'. Aromatic, sage green foliage with Red Violet Veronica-like blooms for a long period.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Showy upright (Veronica-like) spikes of purple-red are slightly bent this way and that (like saucy kitten-tails!) atop this compact 16" aromatic sage-green mound. Sun/Med/GdDrain