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| Identification |
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Genus
Teucrium
Species
chamaedrys
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wall germander
wild germander
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11360
Data source
HtZn p174;MedPl p274;Frgnt p366;Xeri p299
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-04
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Teucrium chamaedrys have a mild garlic smelling odor. Wild germander (also known as wall germander) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. It does well in dry soils. This species can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antihemorrhoidal
obesity treatment
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
It is potentially toxic to the liver
Medicinal notes
Teucrium chamaedrys has been used in traditional herbal healing as either an antihemorrhoidal or an obesity treatment. Other species with the same medicinal qualities include Teucrium scorodonia. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the aerial parts. It is potentially toxic to the liver.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
bitter garlic odor when rubbed
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Garlic
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Teucrium chamaedrys can be achieved by division. Wild germander (in some places called wall germander) is a native plant in the natural environment and probably originates from Europe, Syria and Greece.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Teucrium chamaedrys is a perennial. Leaves: Wild germander (locally known in some parts as wall germander) has toothed leaves covered with hairs. Flowers: This plant has whorls of flowers with white dots. The blossoms are usually either purple or pink, with an accent in white.
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