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Teucrium chamaedrys 'Summer Sunshine'

Germander - Golden Leaf

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Information by: elnativegrowers.com        Photographer: plantlust.com

 

Description

Summer Sunshine' is a short, mounding form of Germander Sage with golden green foliage that fades to chartreuse over the summer. Blooms mid to late summer with small spikes of rose purple flowers. Grows just 6 to 8 inches tall and spreads slowly to 12 inches wide. Plant in full sun to part shade along the coast and light shade to part sun inland. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and regular to moderate water.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Purple, Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.