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    • Photo of Teucrium marum flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Teucrium marum

    Also Known As

    • Kitty Crack

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Teucrium marum plant details

    Teucrium marum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Teucrium marum

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Teucrium marum

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    (Teucrium marum) mounding tender perennial with fragrant pink flowers in summer ..grey foliage which is attractive to cats...extremely pungent leaves.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Teucrium marum plant

    How to Grow Teucrium marum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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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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