Teucrium flavum


Common name(s): yellow germander


Description: an evergreen subshrub native to the most hostile areas of the Mediterranean. Glossy green foliage and sturdy spikes of pale yellow flowers in summer.


Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 18 in.


Position: full sun and well-draining soil


Uses: culinary- to flavor wines, bitters, liqueurs, and beers, ornamental- as a specimen plant, and to attract pollinators


Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below


Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought