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Bush Germander

Scientific Name: Teucrium fruticans L.
Family: Lamiaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 4-24
USDA: 8-10

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Western Mediterranean - Spain

Growth Habits: Evergreen round shrub, up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m), 3 to 6 feet wide (90-180 cm)

Watering Needs: Little to moderate water once established, don't overwater.

Propagation: Cuttings

The bush germander is used for screening, as a low edge, or as foundation planting.

Blooming Habits:
Lavender blossom in spring and fall.

Culture:
Trim in late winter to keep bushy, do not just shear it.

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