Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum'

curly wood sage
A hairy, semi-evergreen perennial or subshrub to 30cm tall, with mid-green, waved and crested leaf margins. Spikes of red-tinted, greenish-yellow flowers are produced in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Yellow Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Spreading branched
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in mid-summer. Rooted cuttings will need protection in a greenhouse or cold frame through winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required. Tidy in spring when fresh growth appears
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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