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Teucrium montanum

Also Known As

  • Creeping Germander

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Teucrium montanum plant details

Teucrium montanum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in alkaline, average and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Teucrium montanum

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant foliage, rare, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Teucrium montanum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: alkaline, average and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A limestone loving European mat former with decumbent stems to 25cm, arising from a woody base, head like spikes of 2cm creamy white flowers. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Teucrium montanum plant

How to Grow Teucrium montanum

  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • bees
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