Teucrium fruticans

Common name(s): silver germander, bush germander

Description: evergreen shrub; vigorous, rounded growth with aromatic foliage and pale blue flowers in late spring. T. fruticans thrives in semi-arid environments and has multiple adaptations to drought including the ability to drop its leaves and enter an indefinite state of dormancy when devoid of moisture, leaving only a skeleton of hairy, white stems until autumn rains. 

Height: to 5 ft. Spread: to 5 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought

Distribution: W. Mediterranean Basin