February 09, 2010

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Heritage Perennial Profile Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.  Plant Number: 1.510.150 USDA Zone: 6 - 9  Teucrium hircanicum Common name :  Iranian Wood Sage This species of Germander or Wood Sage looks more like a Speedwell in appearance, with tapering spikes of deep pink to magenta-purple blooms forming in mid to late summer, over a lush mound of fragrant green leaves. In hot regions this is best with a bit of afternoon shade. Flowers attract butterflies and are excellent for cutting. Plants may be divided in spring if desired. Quite possibly hardy to Zone 5 or colder. Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Neutral   Alkaline   Acid Soil Moisture   Average   Moist Care Level   Easy Flower Colour   Deep Pink   Purple Blooming Time   Mid Summer   Late Summer   Early Fall Foliage Color   Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Attracts Butterflies   Border   Containers   Cut Flower   Deer Resistant   Fragrant   Massed Flower Head Size   Large Height    45-60 cm    18-23 inches Spread    30-45 cm    12-18 inches Foot Traffic    None Growth Rate    Medium  Print This Plant E-Mail This Plant What others say about this plant... This unusual plant forms a bushy mass of sage-like growth and aromatic leaves. For many weeks slender dense spikes of tiny dark lilac flowers decorate it. They are grey in bud and assort well with like colours and grey-leafed plants.; Graham Stuart Thomas, Perennial Garden Plants

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