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Teucridium parvifolium

Also Known As

  • Teucridium parviflorum

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Teucridium parvifolium plant details

Teucridium parvifolium is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Teucridium parvifolium

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: unique, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Teucridium parvifolium

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pretty interesting evergreen small twiggy shrub from New Zealand which closely resembles Coprosma but is easily distinguished from that genus by its stems square in cross section as opposed to round. Small axillary paired white flowers in spring are a dusting of bright motes along the pale stems. One of the ultimate expressions in the small leafed dense thin twigged shrub genre. Best for mild gardens and we know of a plant thriving in Portland Oregon.
New Zealand shrub, to 5 ft tall or so, with dainty, mid-green leaves and mustard-yellow stems that beautifully accentuate the dark leaf petioles -- a most attractive effect. White, pendulous flowers appear in winter and early spring. An architectural plant with interesting color combinations and unusual texture for the garden. Best in dappled sun to shade in rich soil with some summer water. Evergreen in USDA zone 9 and upper zone 8; resprouts from the bottom of zone 8.

Gardening facts about Teucridium parvifolium plant

How to Grow Teucridium parvifolium

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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