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Teucrium Species, Fruity Germander, Pineapple Germander

Teucriumcossonii

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Teucrium (TEW-kree-um)

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Species

cossonii (kos-SON-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

Other Details

Category

Perennials

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

By simple layering

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Altadena, California

Fairfax, California

Livermore, California

Petaluma, California

Pleasanton, California

Rohnert Park, California

San Leandro, California

Santa Ana, California

Republic, Missouri

Austin, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

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