Teucrium scorodonia

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wood sage

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Other common names

garlic germander, garlic sage, hind-heal, mountain sage, wood germander

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A semi-evergreen, native perennial about 60cm tall, with nearly evergreen, sage-like green leaves. The flower spikes consist of small, red-tinted, pale greenish-yellow flowers in summer which are rich in nectar

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H6
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Semi evergreen, Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming, Bushy
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus
Teucrium can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous or evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with paired, aromatic leaves and tubular, 1-lipped flowers in whorls
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Europe, Tunisia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained soil in partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or from softwood or semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens

Pruning

Prune in spring, before new growth begins, to maintain shape

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free