Wall Germander

Wall germander is a small, shrubby perennial flower. It has glossy, dark green, toothed leaves that grow on tidy mounds of upright stems.

In mid-summer, it produces upright spikes of purple flowers. The flowers are irresistable to bees and butterflies. It can also be sheared to form a low hedge.

Wall Germander

Wall germander is a small, shrubby perennial flower. It has glossy, dark green, toothed leaves that grow on tidy mounds of upright stems.

In mid-summer, it produces upright spikes of purple flowers. The flowers are irresistable to bees and butterflies. It can also be sheared to form a low hedge.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Teucrium chamaedrys

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Pronunciation

TEW-kree-um kam-EE-drees

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Mature Height

10 to 15 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 18 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

purple-pink

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Bloom time

July and August

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Europe and southwest Asia

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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