Perennial – Wall Germander

Wall Germander

Botanical name: teucrium chamaedrys 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 1 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Growth rate: grows 3-6 inches per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: purple/pink 

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: prune during the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: borders/edging, mass planting, mixed garden bed, container plant 

Special features: deer resistant, cold hardy 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day in south carolina 

Watering instructions: allow the top 4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a flower food liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the spring and summer seasons 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  clay, loam 

Companion plants: butterfly weed, russian sage, coneflower 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no