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American Germander

American Germander

PK2Morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Teucrium canadense
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

American Germander has spike-like clusters of flowers on square stems. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist or shallow submerged soils. 

  • Scientific Name: Teucrium canadense
  • Common Names: American Germander, Canada Germander, Canadian Germander, Germander, Hairy Germander, Wood Sage
  • Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
  • Growth Habit: Perennial
  • Height: Up to 5 feet
  • Leaves: Aromatic. Grayish hairy on underneath surfaces.
  • Flowers: Pink
  • Bloom Time: May through August
  • Wildlife Benefits: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Where to Find It

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