silver germander
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An evergreen perennial with soft, velvety, aromatic lance-shaped silvery-green leaves. Clusters of lavender-purple fragranced flowers appear from May through to September
Scientific classification
- Species
- silver germander (Teucrium ackermannii)
- Genus
- Teucrium
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of silver germander
Distribution map
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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 silver germander
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silver germander care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningFor colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, both with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sheltered border with full sun or against a warm, sunny wall in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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