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Teucrium fruticans 'Compactum'

Compact Bush Germander

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Description

This silvery-stemmed evergreen shrub is 3' high x 3' wide and has lavender/blue flowers.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Herb

Height Range

1-3'

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

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.