This prostrate, dense, mounding perennial is native to the Mediterranean. Small, leathery dark green leaves are accented in the spring and summer by short spikes of lavender flowers. Prune back in late winter to revitalize the foliage and keep plants compact and tidy. Plant in full sun to part shade and well-drained soils.
Teucrium chamaedrys ‘Prostratum’ (Germander)
Teucrium chamaedrys 'Prostratum'
Prostrate Germander, Wall Germander, Ground Oak, Horse Chive, Wild Germander
This prostrate, dense, mounding perennial is native to the Mediterranean. Small, leathery dark green leaves are accented in the spring and summer by short spikes of lavender flowers. Prune back in late winter to revitalize the foliage and keep plants compact and tidy. Plant in full sun to part shade and well-drained soils.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 6 (-10° F) |
| Flower Color | Lavender |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1 (ft) |
| Spread | 3 (ft) |
| Spacing | 24" (in) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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