Perennial
Wall Germander
Teucrium chamaedrys
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
AmericanTeucrium chamaedrysStandardTeucrium chamaedrysAroaniumTeucrium aroaniumMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$7.95
2 galFrom$54.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterLow
Mature size1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
About Wall Germander
Wall germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) is a compact, woody-based perennial subshrub native to Europe and southwestern Asia, producing dense, upright stems clothed in small, glossy, toothed leaves and spikes of small rosy-pink to purple flowers in summer. Historically used as a medicinal herb and ornamental edging plant. Suited to dry, sunny borders, rock gardens, and formal hedging. Starting at $7.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Pink, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Neutral, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Plant in full sun for best performance; tolerates part sun. In NE Florida's humid climate, maximum sun exposure and excellent air circulation reduce the risk of root rot and fungal issues on this drought-adapted Mediterranean plant.
Water
Highly drought-tolerant once established — water only during prolonged dry spells. Overwatering and poorly drained soils are the primary failure point in humid NE Florida. Allow soil to dry fully between waterings.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in poor, dry, sandy or loamy neutral to alkaline well-drained soils. Avoid rich or moisture-retentive soils. No regular fertilizer needed; excess nutrients promote rank growth. Excellent choice for rock gardens, dry borders, or formal edging in NE Florida.
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Common questions
Is Wall Germander a good plant for St. Augustine?
Wall Germander is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.