This stunning, drought-tolerant groundcover from the Mediterranean will grow only a few inches tall and spread a few feet wide. The grey foliage and dark purple flowers are reminiscent of Lavender plants, but this one is much more tough. Grey Creeping Germander grows best in full sun, even in the low deserts of Phoenix. The purple flowers are produced from spring through fall and are a great source of nectar for native pollinators.
Teucrium cossonii (T. aroanium) (Gray Creeping Germander)
Teucrium cossonii (T. aroanium)
Gray Germander, Creeping Germander, Aroanian Germander, Mountain Germander, Aroanian Creeping Germander
This stunning, drought-tolerant groundcover from the Mediterranean will grow only a few inches tall and spread a few feet wide. The grey foliage and dark purple flowers are reminiscent of Lavender plants, but this one is much more tough. Grey Creeping Germander grows best in full sun, even in the low deserts of Phoenix. The purple flowers are produced from spring through fall and are a great source of nectar for native pollinators.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 6 (-10° F) |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1 (ft) |
| Spread | 2 (ft) |
| Spacing | 6" - 8" (in) |
| Characteristics | Dwarf, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
This catalog is for reference purposes only. All plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
