Teucrium canadense (American Germander)

American Germander is a rhizomatous perennial in the mint family that features spikes of lavender-pink flowers aromatic leaves. The flowers attract bees, birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, and moths. American Germander is at its best in mass plantings, moist borders, and large areas where it can serve as a fill plant or groundcover. It also makes a good cut flower. American Germander can be an aggressive spreader in favorable conditions, so give them plenty of room or prune to contain them in smaller areas. It prefers moist or shallow, submerged soils. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use High Sun exposure Part shade Bloom color Pink Bloom time Spring, summer, fall Mature height 1-3 ft Mature spread 1.5-3 ft Attracts Butterflies, bees, moths, birds, hummingbirds Notes Prefers moist soils. Can spread aggressively. DISTRIBUTION MAPS USDA MAP BONAP MAP Present in state Present in county and native Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state Not present in state Present and rare, native in county Previously present, now extinct Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)