Caucasian germander
Also known as: Iranian germander
A semi-evergreen, bushy perennial to 60cm tall with aromatic, coarsely-textured leaves and spikes of reddish-purple flowers held above the foliage in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Caucasian germander (Teucrium hircanicum)
- Genus
- Teucrium
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Caucasian germander
Distribution map
Turkey to Iran
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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 Caucasian germander
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Caucasian germander care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningPrune in spring, trim any winter damaged foliage; deadhead regularly
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division or by softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade; drought-tolerant once established
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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