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    Teucrium aureum

    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

    Gardening facts about Teucrium aureum plant

    How to Grow Teucrium aureum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Teucrium chamaedrys 'Prostratum'

    aka Prostrate Germander, Prostratum Wall Germander

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Teucrium chamaedrys 'Prostratum' close-up, flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'

    aka Teucrium fruticans 'Azurea', Azurea Bush Germander

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum' close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum' foliage by Waltzing Matilija
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    Teucrium flavum

    aka Yellow Germander

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 18"-30"

    • sun - dappled shade
    Photo of Teucrium flavum flower, foliage by Franz Xaver
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    Teucrium fruticans

    aka Bush Germander, Shrubby Germander, Silver Germander, Tree Germander

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • low
    Photo of Teucrium fruticans flower, foliage by Javier martin
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