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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Teucrium (TEW-kree-um) (Info)
Species: chamaedrys (kam-EE-drees) (Info)
 5 vendors have this plant for sale.
6 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Herbs
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Aromatic
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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| By mystic
 By ladyannne
 By ladyannne
 By ladyannne
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Profile:3 positives
1 neutral
No negatives
Gardeners' Notes:
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Author |
Comment |
| Neutral |
lupinelover |
On Jan 27, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH
(Zone 6a) wrote:Germander has long been used as one of the components in a Victorian Knot Garden. It accepts shearing happily, and multiplies very quickly to fill in gaps. It is happiest in full sun; even partial shade makes it get very floppy. |
| Positive |
angelap |
On Jun 6, 2004, angelap from Weatherford, TX
(Zone 7b) wrote:Though it is proving to be quite invasive, I love this plant in my herb garden. I use it for bordered edges - when in bloom it's quite lovely. I have to be diligent about keeping it pulled and dug out of the walkways. The runners go forever, and wiggle their way deeply to get under the metal edging. |
| Positive |
tcfromky |
On Sep 29, 2004, tcfromky from Mercer, PA
(Zone 5a) wrote:Dwarf, woody, sub-shrub with glossy, aromatic, evergreen foliage resembling boxwood. Rosy purple flowers. Makes an excellent dwarf hedge. Attracts butterflies, too... |
| Positive |
Gibby2 |
On May 7, 2005, Gibby2 from Belleville, IL
(Zone 6a) wrote:Known as "poor man's box" because it was once substituted for the more expensive boxwood. As a herb, it was recommended for curing gout. |
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Regional...This plant has been said to grow in the following regions: Bakersfield, California
Merced, California
Santa Ana, California
Belleville, Illinois
Riverdale, Maryland
West Kill, New York
Flat Rock, North Carolina
Uniontown, Ohio
Homestead, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Austin, Texas
Colleyville, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
La Coste, Texas
Weatherford, Texas
Kalama, Washington
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