Teucrium fruticans

Common Name: Bush Germander

Description:
Teucrium fruticans, commonly known as Bush Germander, is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its silvery-grey foliage and delicate lavender-blue flowers. Blooming from spring through autumn, the small, tubular flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. This drought-tolerant Mediterranean shrub thrives in Melbourne’s climate, performing well in full sun and well-drained soils. Its naturally rounded and slightly sprawling habit makes it ideal for low hedging, borders, or as a feature plant in coastal and dry-climate gardens. It responds well to pruning, allowing it to be shaped into formal hedges or left to grow naturally for a more relaxed look.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1 - 1.5m
• Width: 1.5 - 2m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Lavender-Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Coastal Tolerant
• Wind Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia species
• Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
• Euphorbia species