Teucrium capitatum
Care, watering, light and tips for Teucrium capitatum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 10 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Teucrium capitatum
Teucrium capitatum, also known as Germandrée en tête, is an aromatic perennial plant from the Lamiaceae family, forming low, compact clumps. It is characterized by its spherical inflorescences of pink to purple flowers that appear in summer, and its silvery, slightly hairy foliage. It is ideal for rockeries, dry path edges, or as ground cover in Mediterranean gardens, adding a wild and fragrant touch.
Native range
Mediterranean Region
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering and compact growth. This plant is very drought-tolerant, so watering should be sparse once established, avoiding waterlogging which could rot its roots. It prefers well-drained soils, even poor and stony ones. A common mistake is overwatering, which weakens the plant and makes it susceptible to diseases.
How to save a dying Teucrium capitatum
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or whitish leaves, soft stems, general wilting. Could be due to excess humidity or lack of sun.
- First aid
- Move it to a spot with full sun. Check the substrate: if wet, stop watering; if dry, water lightly.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and prolonged shade are its worst enemies. Needs excellent drainage and plenty of sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. It's drought-tolerant but very sensitive to waterlogging.