Teucrium, Creeping Germander, Wall Germander 'Summer Sunshine'

Teucriumchamaedrys

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Teucrium (TEW-kree-um)
Species
chamaedrys (kam-EE-drees)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

San Mateo, California

Spencer, Massachusetts

Scottville, Michigan

Barboursville, Virginia

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Petersburg, VA | May 2012 | positive

In my Zone 7A garden, Petersburg, Virginia, I planted a six-inch pot of "Summer Sunshine" germander last spring, and it has come through ...Read More

J
Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) | June 2004 | positive

Found this at a small nursery. Just love it! The bright yellow-green foliage looks great all season. Perfect against the red sedums on...Read More

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