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Teucrium chamaedrys f. albiflora
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A variable, dwarf evergreen sub-shrub to 20cm in height and spreading to 90cm, with small dark green leaves, hairy beneath, and white flowers in loose, terminal spikes, later in summer

Synonyms
Teucrium chaemadrys 'Album'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming, Bushy
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
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

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained soil in good light

Propagation

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

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Prune with shears in spring, before new growth begins, to maintian shape

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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