Teucrium scorodonia
European wood sage, Sage-leafed germander, Woodland germander
- Height × spread
- 0.3m × 0.6m
- Position
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
Availability
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About this plant
This is perennial in character with slender plum-coloured stems that carry rather wedge-shaped hairy green leaves with a crinkled surface and finely toothed edges. It is usually known through its more ornamental cultivars. The species has been used in the brewing process instead of hops and the foliage has a faint garlic fragrance. The inconspicuous flowers are coloured green-brown and held on short spikes, and open in summer. The plant is grown for the foliage rather than flowers.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.3m
- Spread
- 0.6m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Herb garden, Gravel garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Dry soil, Dry and shady soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Ground cover, Bee attraction, Butterfly attraction
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
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