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dwarf germander

dwarf germander
Common Name
dwarf germander
Scientific Name
Teucrium chamaedrys ‘Nanum’
Description

Low-growing groundcover with dark-pink flowers in early summer; one of the few groundcovers that does well in both full sun or part shade; good for planting under roses and other shrubs; attracts beneficial insects.

California Native
No
All-Star
Yes
Type
Groundcover
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Water Needs:
Very Low
Low
Bloom Season(s):
Spring
Summer
Fall
Wildlife Value(s):
Beneficial Insects
Pruning Needs

mow in early spring to maintain a compact form