American Germander
Teucrium canadense
Also known as Canada Germander, Wood Sage, Hairy Germander
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A native North American wildflower with slender upright stems and small lavender-pink flowers arranged in terminal spikes. Attracts pollinators and thrives in open, sunny conditions.
Why grow it
American germander fills a niche as a mid-height native perennial for pollinator gardens in eastern and central North America, offering a longer bloom window than many similar mids-story plants. It tolerates drier soils better than many native Lamiaceae family members, making it useful where moisture retention is inconsistent. The modest scale and airy flower spikes integrate well into naturalistic plantings without the visual weight of larger salvias or liatris.
Watch out for
Plants may lean or sprawl in partial shade or overly rich soil, so staking or division every few years helps maintain structure. Germander can self-seed readily in favorable conditions, which some gardeners manage by deadheading spent spikes before seed sets.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A native North American wildflower with slender upright stems and small lavender-pink flowers arranged in terminal spikes. Attracts pollinators and thrives in open, sunny conditions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well American Germander grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
American germander fills a niche as a mid-height native perennial for pollinator gardens in eastern and central North America, offering a longer bloom window than many similar mids-story plants. It tolerates drier soils better than many native Lamiaceae family members, making it useful where moisture retention is inconsistent. The modest scale and airy flower spikes integrate well into naturalistic plantings without the visual weight of larger salvias or liatris.
Watch out for
Plants may lean or sprawl in partial shade or overly rich soil, so staking or division every few years helps maintain structure. Germander can self-seed readily in favorable conditions, which some gardeners manage by deadheading spent spikes before seed sets.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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