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Also Known As

  • Felty Germander

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

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Teucrium aureum plant details

Teucrium aureum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects 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 average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Teucrium aureum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant foliage, rock garden, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Teucrium aureum

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

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Gardening facts about Teucrium aureum plant

How to Grow Teucrium aureum

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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