Description
Teucrium canadense
Also known as: America Germander
Medium height perennial with terminal flower spikes that can be over 12 inches long. Flowers are pink and have an exaggerated lower lip that acts as a landing pad for bees and other insects, which is the most distinctive feature this species The common name germander was originally altered from a Greek name for ground oak, chamaidrys Highly attractive when planted in masse.
Yearly Foliage: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 5-10
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Mature Growth: 2-3 feet tall
Soil: Average, marshes, hammocks, wet meadows, swamps, lake and pond edges
Blooms: May through August
Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nectar-butterflies, Nectar-bees
Plant Size when available: 1 quart, 1 gallon
