Teucrium chamaedrys Wall germander (Labiatae) Evergreen shrub

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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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed[113]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer if they are large enough. Otherwise, grow them on in a cold frame for the winter and plant them out in the following spring. Division in early spring[1]. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are growing away well. Plant them out in the summer or the following spring. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[113].

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