wall germander
Teucrium chamaedrys
Description:
Tidy, low-growing groundcover; one of the few groundcovers that does well in both full sun or part shade; dark-pink flowers in early summer; good for planting under roses and other shrubs; deer resistant; attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Native to:
Mediterranean Region
Plant Type:
Groundcover
Height:
2 ft
Width:
3 ft
Flower Color:
Pink
Bloom Period:
May-July
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Honey Bees
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Irrigation Needs:
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Cut back or hedge as needed during the growing season to maintain a compact form.