Iranian Germander, Caucasian Germander, Iranian Wood Sage
Resembling Veronica, Teucrium hircanicum (Iranian Germander) is a showy perennial boasting dozens of upright lavender flower spikes in mid to late summer, over a lush mound of fragrant, sage-like, green leaves. Flowers attract butterflies and are excellent for cutting.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Teucrium |
| Common names | Germander |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Teucrium |
| Common names | Germander |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Teucrium hircanicum (Iranian Germander) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Teucrium hircanicum (Iranian Germander) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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