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Pyrenean Germander

Teucrium pyrenaicum, Lamiaceae

Zones
5–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorPest ConfuserGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant Red PaintbrushCastilleja miniata
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Large-flowered Self-healPrunella grandiflora
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Lamp-wick Jerusalem SagePhlomis lychnitis

Both Lamiaceae species produce essential oils and terpenoids that can create allelopathic interference between related mint family plants

Alpine SkullcapScutellaria alpina

Both Lamiaceae species produce bioactive compounds that can create mutual allelopathic inhibition in the mint family

Uses

Functions

Aromatic GroundcoverAlpine GardenMedicinal Herb

Medicinal Uses

Digestive TonicRespiratory AilmentsWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Pyrenean Germander grow in?

Pyrenean Germander grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Pyrenean Germander?

Good companions for Pyrenean Germander include Giant Red Paintbrush, Large-flowered Self-heal.

Design guilds with Pyrenean Germander and see companion relationships visually.

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