Teucrium hircanicum (Iranian Germander)
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.
- Grows up to 24-30 in. tall (60-75 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm). Teucrium hircanicum will self-seeding freely in the garden.
- Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Appreciates afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Drought-tolerant once established but does best when watered regularly in summer.
- Great for beds and borders, cottage gardens or containers.
- Virtually disease and pest free. Keep an eye out for mildew, leaf spot, rust and mites. Deer resistant.
- Propagate by seed, cuttings or division.
- Native to western Asia, Caucasus.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Teucrium - Germanders |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Teucrium - Germanders |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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