Wall germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) TEW-kree-um kam-EE-driss Genus:  Teucrium This evergreen or deciduous subshrub is grown for its attractive, dark green aromatic foliage and its light pink to deep purple flowers, which blossom in summer and early fall. This garden workhorse can be used in troughs, containers, low hedges, knot gardens, rock gardens, or as edging. Noteworthy Characteristics:  This shrubby species is found in mountainous regions of southwest Asia and Europe.  Care:  Provide gritty, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. This plant prefers a sheltered site and may suffer die back in harsh winters. It may be trimmed back after flowering and pruned back to within 2 inches of the ground in spring. Propagation:  Sow seed in a cold frame when fresh or root softwood cuttings with bottom heat. Problems:  Winter injury, mildew, leaf spots, rust, mites.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink, Purple Foliage Color Evergreen Uses Ground Covers, Hedge Style Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Herb Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Fall Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Shrubs