Teucrium polium (Labiatae) Deciduous shrub

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Teucrium polium
Deciduous shrub
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The Teucrium polium plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean to W. Asia. It is a member of the Labiatae family.

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Latin Name:  Teucrium polium
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  A variable species with a number of sub-species growing in a variety of habitats from sandy places near the sea to mountain ranges.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any moderately good well-drained soil in full sun[200]. Plants require a very well-drained soil[188]. Requires an alkaline soil[200]. A very variable species with a number of distinct sub-species. The bruised foliage releases a pleasant aromatic scent[245]. Plants are sub-shrubs, retaining a woody base but the stems often dying back in the winter[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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