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Teucrium Species, Caucasian Germander, Iranian Wood Sage

Teucriumhircanicum

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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
hircanicum (hyr-KAY-nih-kum)
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Synonym
Scorodonia hircanica
Scorodonia spicata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Kalama, Washington

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swillett
Vashon, WA | October 2002 | positive

Fantastic plant - colorful display from July to October in my zone 8, full sun herb garden.

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Joy
Kalama, WA (Zone 8b) | September 2001 | neutral

An outstanding and unusual specimen plant, it does well in rock gardens and is very showy.

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