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American germander

American germander

Teucrium canadense

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 2b – Zone 9b

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.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3.3′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

high
Zone 2bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9b

pH Range

4.58
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 8

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Function & Care

medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division