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Teucrium fruticans

Bush Germander

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College/Mulla

 

Description

This round shrub will reach about 12' high and has small, grayish/silvery leaves with blue flowers that appear throughout the seasons.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Herb

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.