Skip to content
Skip to main content
PatternBase

Felty Germander

Teucrium polium, Lamiaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cat's WhiskersOrthosiphon aristatus
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Canby's LovageLigusticum canbyi
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

American PokeweedPhytolacca decandra

Pokeweed saponins can inhibit germination and growth of Mediterranean herbs including Teucrium species

Mouse ThornRuscus hypoglossum

Mouse Thorn's allelopathic compounds suppress weeds while Felty Germander accumulates minerals, creating clean understory in Mediterranean scrublands

Uses

Functions

Medicinal PlantDrought-Tolerant GroundcoverErosion ControlPollinator Support

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Digestive DisordersDiabetes ManagementAnti-InflammatoryAntimicrobialLiver Support

Common Questions

What zones does Felty Germander grow in?

Felty Germander grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Felty Germander?

Good companions for Felty Germander include Cat's Whiskers, Canby's Lovage.

Design guilds with Felty Germander and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free