Also known as Germander · 152 gardener saves
Teucrium: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Teucrium, the genus most gardeners know as germander. We track 5 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 5 most-saved Teucrium varieties
Of 5 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedGrey Germander
Teucrium aroanium
#2 most savedWall Germander
Teucrium chamaedrys
#3 most savedCaucasian Germander
Teucrium hircanicum
Summer Sunshine Germander
Teucrium chamaedrys 'Summer Sunshine'
Betony Germander
Teucrium betonicum
How to grow Teucrium
What the Teucrium varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 5 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Teucrium year
- PruneFebruary, March and August100% of varieties
Lightly shear or shape in late winter or after summer bloom to maintain density.
- PlantMarch, April, September and October60% of varieties
Plant in well-draining soil in spring or early fall.
- MulchMarch40% of varieties
Apply a thin layer of gravel or stone mulch, avoiding the crown.
- Spring CleanupFebruary40% of varieties
Remove any winter-damaged foliage.
- DeadheadJuly and August40% of varieties
Cut back spent flower spikes to tidy appearance
Do
- Water during dry spells 🌱
- Water consistently during dry spells 🌱
- Prune after flowering to shape the plant
- Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during active growth
- Prune after flowering to encourage bushiness 🌱
Avoid
- Allow soil to become waterlogged ❌
- Overwater to avoid root rot ❌
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Don’t fertilize late in the season
What goes wrong with Teucrium
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil regularly |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing on foliage | Increase humidity and spray with insecticidal soap. |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing and speckled leaves | Spray with insecticidal soap and increase humidity |
| Root rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Improve drainage and reduce watering. |
| Root Rot | Wilting and blackened roots | Improve soil drainage and reduce watering |
| Powdery Mildew | White powder on leaves | Apply sulfur-based fungicide or organic neem oil |
Making more Teucrium
Cuttings
- Take 4-inch cuttings in late spring
- Remove lower leaves and dip in rooting hormone
- Plant in moist, well-draining soil
- Keep humidity high and roots develop in 6 weeks
Seeds
- Sow seeds on surface of soil in early spring
- Lightly cover with soil and keep moist
- Germination occurs in 2-3 weeks
Teucrium questions
How many types of Teucrium are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 5 distinct Teucrium varieties. The most popular — ranked by 152 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Teucrium grow in?
Across its varieties, Teucrium covers USDA Zones 5–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Teucrium bloom?
Most Teucrium varieties bloom in summer, mid-summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Teucrium should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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