Teucrium Species, American Germander, Canada Germander, Hairy Germander, Wood Sage
Teucriumcanadense

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Teucrium (TEW-kree-um)
Species: canadense (ka-na-DEN-see)

Category

Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored