Teucrium chamaedrys 'Summer Sunshine'
Germander - Golden Leaf
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:
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.