Teucrium fruticans

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Bush Germander

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College/Mulla

 

Description

This round shrub will reach about 12' high and has small, grayish silvery leaves with blue flowers that appear throughout the seasons.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Herb

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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.