Teucrium fruticans

Family: Lamiaceae

Common names: BUSH GERMANDER, GERMANDER, SHRUBBY GERMANDER, TREE GERMANDER, WOOD SAGE

Native to: Liberia

Plant

Type: shrub

Forms: arching, clumping, dense form, erect, mounding, open form, spreading

Leaves evergreen

Max height: 9.5 feet

Max width: 8 feet

Flower

blue/green, magenta/purple

Leaf

green

new growth distinct

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species

Plant features: evergreen

Exposure: sun

Landscape uses: deer resistant, flower fragrant, ground cover

Propagates by: seed

flowers in summer

Soil type: loam

USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: +10 to +30 °F

Water: moderate

Butterflies that feed on this plant