Teucrium eriocephalum
Care, watering, light and tips for Teucrium eriocephalum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Teucrium eriocephalum
Teucrium eriocephalum is an evergreen shrub from the Lamiaceae family, recognized for its silvery foliage and mauve to violet flower spikes that bloom in spring and summer. Its dense appearance and hardiness make it ideal for rock gardens, Mediterranean landscapes, or as a low-maintenance plant in borders and containers, adding color and texture. It's an excellent choice for dry gardens and coastal areas.
Native range
North Africa and southern Iberian Peninsula
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal growth and abundant flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, as it is very drought-tolerant. It prefers well-drained soils, preferably sandy or stony; avoid heavy, clayey soils that retain too much moisture. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot, especially in winter.
How to save a dying Teucrium eriocephalum
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowing, or dry leaves falling easily. Soft or blackened stems.
- First aid
- Remove wet substrate, check roots (prune rotten ones). Repot in well-draining soil. Water only when dry.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage. Tolerates drought, not waterlogging. Needs direct sun and good ventilation.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and green stems remain. Act quickly.