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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.