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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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.