Teucrium cossonii majoricum

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Majorcan Germander

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Description

This perennial is used as a ground cover and is attractive to bees because of aromatic foliage. Height less than 1 foot tall but spreads 2-3 feet. It does best in full sun with well draining soil. Established plants need occasional water and a bit more during hot spells. This plant has gray green, dense foliage. Lavender purple flowers appear in spring and fall.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.