Teucrium marum

Family: Lamiaceae

Common names: CAT THYME, GERMANDER, WOOD SAGE

Native to: Western Mediterranean Islands

Plant

Type: shrub

Forms: clumping, erect, mounding

Leaves evergreen

Max height: 1.75 feet

Max width: 1.75 feet

Flower

magenta/purple

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species

Plant features: evergreen

Exposure: sun

Propagates by: seed

flowers in summer

Soil type: well drained

USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F

Water: moderate

Butterflies that feed on this plant