wood sage
Also known as: garlic germander; garlic sage; hind-heal; mountain sage; wood germander
A woodland native with nearly evergreen, sage-like green leaves. The flower spikes consist of small, pale green flowers in summer which are rich in nectar
Scientific classification
- Species
- wood sage (Teucrium scorodonia)
- Genus
- Teucrium
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen · Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade · Full shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of wood sage
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
Quick identification of wood sage
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wood sage care guide
- Sparse watering, full soil drying tolerated through hot dry summers
- Watering
- Partial shade · Full shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Sparse watering, full soil drying tolerated through hot dry summers
Fertilizing
FertilizingMinimal diluted herb feed applied once per annual spring growth
Pruning
PruningPrune with shears in spring, before new growth begins, to maintian shape
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or from softwood or semi-ripe cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, well-drained soil in partial shade.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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