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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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 |