Teucrium massiliense
Care, watering, light and tips for Teucrium massiliense on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Teucrium massiliense
Teucrium massiliense, commonly known as Germandrée de Marseille, is an aromatic subshrub from the Lamiaceae family, recognized for its evergreen grey-green foliage and small pink or purple flowers that bloom in summer. It forms a dense, rounded bush, ideal for rockeries, path borders, or as ground cover in Mediterranean gardens. Its compact habit and resilience make it perfect for low-maintenance designs.
Native range
Mediterranean Basin, especially France and Italy
Care tips
This plant thrives in full sun, which is essential for abundant flowering. Once established, watering should be infrequent as it is very drought-tolerant; avoid waterlogging, as it is susceptible to root rot. It prefers well-drained soils, even poor or calcareous ones. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to the plant's demise.
How to save a dying Teucrium massiliense
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilted and dry leaves, leaf drop. Overall droopy and lifeless appearance.
- First aid
- Move it to a spot with full sun. Check drainage; if the soil is compacted, repot to a lighter mix. Water only when the substrate is dry.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and lack of direct sun. Teucrium massiliense is Mediterranean and needs dryness and intense light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the roots are not rotted and there are still green stems. Act quickly by correcting watering and sun exposure.