Teucrium montanum
Care, watering, light and tips for Teucrium montanum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Teucrium montanum
Teucrium montanum, known as Mountain Germander, is a low-growing, aromatic, woody perennial native to mountainous regions of Europe. It forms dense cushions of grey-green foliage with small, pale yellow flowers appearing in summer, creating an attractive and resilient ground cover. It is ideal for rockeries, gravel gardens, or dry, sunny borders, adding a Mediterranean touch.
Native range
Mountainous regions of Europe and the Mediterranean
Care tips
This plant thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, preferably calcareous or slightly alkaline. Watering should be sparse once established, as it is very drought-tolerant, and it is crucial to avoid waterlogging which could rot its roots. A common mistake is planting it in heavy or wet soils; ensure excellent drainage for its optimal health.
How to save a dying Teucrium montanum
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves, soft stems. Can be due to excess moisture or poor soil.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If potted, repot into well-aerated substrate. Prune damaged parts. Reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Waterlogging and lack of drainage are fatal. Also, too much fertilizer; it prefers poor soils.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. It's a hardy plant, but sensitive to excessive root moisture.