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Caucasian Germander

Teucrium hircanicum, Lamiaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest ConfuserGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Parish's PhaceliaPhacelia parishii
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Narrow-leaf BlazingstarLiatris mucronata
Pest Deterrent
Stiff hare's earBupleurum rigidum
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Thin-leaved Mountain MintPycnanthemum montanum

Mint family plants can exhibit mutual allelopathic inhibition through essential oils

Horse mintMentha longifolia

Both aromatic herbs may exhibit competitive allelopathy in Mediterranean mountain environments

Uses

Functions

Attracts Small Native BeesHosts Predatory BeetlesSupports Parasitic WaspsAromatic Pest DeterrentGround StabilizationLate Season Nectar

Medicinal Uses

Digestive SupportAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Caucasian Germander grow in?

Caucasian Germander grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Caucasian Germander?

Good companions for Caucasian Germander include Parish's Phacelia, Narrow-leaf Blazingstar, Stiff hare's ear.

Design guilds with Caucasian Germander and see companion relationships visually.

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