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Teucrium Species, Cat Thyme, Germander

Teucriummarum

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Teucrium (TEW-kree-um)
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Synonym
Chamaedrys marum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness

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Bloom Color
Pink
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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dmj1218
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

Called cat thyme, is an aeromatic, small gray-leaf plant best grown in containers. It is reported felines love this plant!

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