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Teucrium fruticans

Also Known As

  • Bush Germander
  • Shrubby Germander
  • Silver Germander
  • Tree Germander

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Teucrium fruticans plant details

Teucrium fruticans is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and gray foliage. In spring and summer blue, lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Teucrium fruticans

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and gray
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, foliage plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Teucrium fruticans

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tree Germander to 2.5m tall leaves tomentose beneath blue lilac flowers, Iberia. ZONE 6
An evergreen, medium shrub. Small, grey green, broadly lance shaped leaves are paired along silvery white branches. Throughout the warmer months whorls of lavender-blue, hanging, flame-like flowers. Attractive and very hardy. Trim frequently to develop dense growth.

By: Zephs

Light Shade to Full Sun. Outdoor. Lavender-Purple Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Teucrium fruticans Tree Germander, a tender herb with soft lavender blue flowers on silver leaves and stems. will grow to 3'
We grow this gem for the foliage, although it comes with tiny lavendar flowers in spring. Use as a casual shrub or trim to a sharp edge for more formal presentations.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Shrub germander. Grey foliage with dusky blue flowers.

Gardening facts about Teucrium fruticans plant

How to Grow Teucrium fruticans

  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
    • gray
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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