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Teucrium chamaedrys ‘Summer Sunshine’
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Teucrium chamaedrys ‘Summer Sunshine’


Creeping Germander

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.510.080


Germander is a low, shrubby perennial historically used for edging herb gardens. This terrific Canadian selection has bright yellow leaves in spring, fading to chartreuse in summer when short spikes of pink flowers appear. Useful in the rock garden, containers, or for edging the border. Attractive to butterflies. Inclined to spread to form a patch, but easy to control by edging. Evergreen in mild winter regions. Plants may be pruned to maintain a low height, if desired. Discovered as a sport of the plain green species form, by Jack Broxholme of Burlington, Ontario around 1999.

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Teucrium chamaedrys ‘Summer Sunshine’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Chartreuse
  Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Massed
Height
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Spread
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium