Teucrium X lucidrys |
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Trailing Germander |
Description
This mini-shrub with small, shiny, dark green leaves on woody stems can be sheared and shaped. The stems trail and rise to 24", with lovely, reddish purple flowers between the upper leaves. It can be used as a low hedge plant in herbal knot gardens. Toencourage branching, it should be pruned in the spring.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Bank, Entry, Perennial Border, Parkingstrip, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing lawns with water wise alternatives, like UC Verde Buffalo grass, carex grasses or dymnondia.
