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Germander (Teucrium): Low Hedge or Knot Garden Edging

Germander stays under 12 inches tall, making it suitable only for very low hedges or knot-garden edging in herb gardens. Regular shearing keeps stems dense.

See "Superb Herbs" for more history and uses.

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