Bush Germander
Teucrium fruticans
Also listed as Chamaedrys latifolia, Teucrium angustifolium
Also known as Shrubby Germander, Tree Germander
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A Mediterranean shrub with silvery-gray foliage and delicate blue or lavender flowers that bloom throughout the warm months. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.
Why grow it
Bush Germander offers reliable summer color in xeric gardens where many flowering shrubs struggle, with silvery foliage that provides textural contrast year-round. Compared to other Mediterranean ornamentals of similar size, it tolerates poor, well-drained soils and requires minimal supplemental water once established, making it a practical choice for water-limited regions or low-input landscapes.
Watch out for
This plant performs best in full sun and may become leggy or flower sparsely in partial shade. It prefers lean soils and can become weak or chlorotic in heavy clay or consistently moist conditions, so amend poorly draining sites before planting.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean region
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A Mediterranean shrub with silvery-gray foliage and delicate blue or lavender flowers that bloom throughout the warm months. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Bush Germander grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Bush Germander offers reliable summer color in xeric gardens where many flowering shrubs struggle, with silvery foliage that provides textural contrast year-round. Compared to other Mediterranean ornamentals of similar size, it tolerates poor, well-drained soils and requires minimal supplemental water once established, making it a practical choice for water-limited regions or low-input landscapes.
Watch out for
This plant performs best in full sun and may become leggy or flower sparsely in partial shade. It prefers lean soils and can become weak or chlorotic in heavy clay or consistently moist conditions, so amend poorly draining sites before planting.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean region
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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