Teucrium marum
cat thyme
- Shrub
- 10-30 cm high
- Soft-coloured flowers
- Grey foliage
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
Garden use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - August |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Leaf colour | Grey |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Very dry |
| Soil | Highly permeable |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Teucrium marum |
|---|---|
| Genus | Teucrium |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Common names |
NL: berggamander EN: cat thyme |
