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Teucrium chamaedrys
Wall germander
Evergreen shrub
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The Teucrium chamaedrys plant species is found in S. Europe - Mediterranean. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wall germander. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. officinalis.

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Latin Name:  Teucrium chamaedrys
Common Name:  Wall germander
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3
 
Habitat:  Sunny, rather dry places on waste ground and rocky outcrops[7], mainly on limestone soils[89] Naturalized on old walls in Britain[17].



Cultivation Notes:  Succeeds in any moderately good soil in sun or light shade[31]. Prefers a dry calcareous soil and a sunny position[7, 9]. A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to at least -29°c[238]. Wall germander was at one time widely cultivated as a medicinal plant, though it is seldom use at present[4]. It is a very ornamental plant, making a good edging for the border and able to be lightly clipped[200]. The fresh leaves are bitter and pungent to the taste, when rubbed they emit a strong odour somewhat resembling garlic[4]. This species is often confused in gardens with T. divaricatum and T. x lucidrys. It is important to ensure that you have the correct plant if using it medicinally[238]. Cut off dead flower spikes when the plant has finished flowering in order to encourage bushy new growth[238]. A good bee plant[31]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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