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Yellow Germander (Teucrium flavum)

Teucrium flavum, commonly known as Yellow Germander, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean, featuring yellow flowers and aromatic foliage.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun.

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-drained soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, tolerates poor or chalky conditions.

Temperature

Prefers mild to warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun.

Tolerates partial shade.

Water

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-drained soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, tolerates poor or chalky conditions.

Temperature

Prefers mild to warm temperatures.

Tolerates light frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Chamaedrys flava (L.) Moench
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusTeucrium
  • speciesTeucrium flavum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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