This sub-shrub has spreading and ascending woody branches that form a low mound habit. It has a small grey green oblong leaves that are covered in fine hairs and the 2-lipped red to white flowers appear in a terminal cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Teucrium polium is naturally found in from southern Europe to a western Asia growing in dry rocky places along the coast and in the lower mountains.

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile moist soil that is neutral tending alkaline in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

This Germander is grown for its foliage and compact rounded habit. It is planted in small gardens along borders or used as a specimen in rockeries. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. This sub shrub is also planted in patio pots or used in roof gardens, tolerating neglect and harsh conditions. ID 3130

Teucrium (TOYK-ree-um) polium(POH-lee-um)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family