Teucrium fruticans 'Compactum'
Compact Bush Germander
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:
Watering every day results in shallow roots.
Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).