Wood sage (Teucrium scorodonia)
Care, watering, light and tips for Wood sage on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Wood sage
Teucrium scorodonia, commonly known as Woodland Germander or Wood Sage, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It features square stems, dark green wrinkled leaves, and spikes of pale yellowish-green flowers that bloom in summer. It's an excellent choice for naturalistic gardens, woodland edges, or rockeries, adding a rustic and wild charm.
Native range
Europe and North Africa
Care tips
It thrives in partial shade to light shade, though it can tolerate some sun if the soil remains moist. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, and it's quite drought-tolerant once established. It requires well-drained soil, preferably sandy or stony, and poor in nutrients. A common mistake is planting it in heavy, wet soils, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Wood sage
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems. Indicates excess moisture or lack of light.
- First aid
- Remove damaged leaves and stems. Check drainage. If potted, consider repotting with fresh substrate.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging causing root rot. Also, insufficient light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot isn't too advanced and environment is corrected quickly.