Teucrium fruticans (Silver Germander)

Teucrium fruticans (Silver Germander) Details

Teucrium fruticans is a popular, evergreen shrub grown for its pretty flowers and attractive foliage. Small, dark blue flowers are borne at the tips of branches from summer through autumn. These are complemented with blue-grey-green foliage which is held on criss-crossing stems. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of moderate frost once established. Teucrium fruticans is commonly included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, trimmed into a hedge, used for topiary, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted for a lovely display. The versatility and attractiveness of this plant makes it very popular.