Teucrium chamaedrys
Germander
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Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) - Description
Teucrium chamaedrys (Wall germander) is a species of ornamental plant native to Europe and the Near East. It was historically used as a medicinal herb for the treatment of gout and sometimes as a component of Venice treacle.
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) - Blooming
Flowers come in whorls of small flowers. Some species (T. cossonii majoricum) continuously flower with honey-scented flowers in dense heads. Other species will flower in the summer.
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) - Growth
Herbaceous perennials, evergreen and deciduous shrubs and subshrubs. Germanders do best with full sun. Like other members of the Mint family, they have strongly aromatic foliage. Bush Germander can reach as tall as 8 ft., while other species grow prostrate along the ground.Small species, growing 12" tall, work well in a rock garden. T. fruticans is fit for topiary.
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) - Planting
Sow seeds when ripe in containers in a cold frame. Can also propagate from softwood cuttings and semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Overwinter young tender species in a cool greenhouse. Propagate from softwood cuttings in late winter or early spring.
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) - Pest
Uncommon.
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) - Soil and irrigation
Needs well-drained soil. Germanders are tough and can withstand poor, rocky soils but cannot withstand sitting in standing water. Does best in neutral to alkaline soil.
