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Products > Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'   Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum' - Bush Germander    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Dark Blue Bloomtime: Summer/Fall Height: 3-4 feet Width: 4-5 feet Exposure: Full Sun Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum' (Bush Germander) - Smaller than the species, this cultivar grows as a silver mound to 4-5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. The leaves are gray-green above and silver white beneath, which gives the whole plant a silvery appearance. Deep blue flowers bloom at branch tips in the summer-fall. It prefers a sunny location and occasional water. This is a great plant for the informal mediterranean planting or sheared in a formal garden. It is hardy to 0 - 10 degrees F.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum' .