Perennial · Lamiaceae family
Wall germander
Teucrium chamaedrys
In short a 10-second read
spacing 12¼ in
Where to plant and how much to water
Sun, soil and water.
It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.
Sun
Soil
Watering
Frost
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
Plant 12¼ in apart.
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
July–August · pink or purple
Planting
container plant: March–May, September–November
Feeding
March–May
Feeding
Nutrition.
Pests and diseases
Common problems and what to do.
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
No serious pests or diseases
No significant pests and diseases. Note: the plant is harmful if eaten; wear gloves.
Sources (1)
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
German iris
1 ft 11⅝ in–2 ft 11⅜ in
garden tulip
9⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ in
common rock-rose
5⅞ in–11¾ inReady-made Studio combinations with this plant
Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised garden bed with it already planted.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does wall germander flower?
In July–August; the flowers are pink or purple.
Does wall germander tolerate shade?
No, it needs full sun.
How much space does wall germander need?
At maturity 5⅞ in–2 ft wide and 5⅞ in–1 ft 6⅛ in tall; recommended spacing 12¼ in.
Sources (16) Checked 24 October 2026
- plants.ces.ncsu.edu
- shop.foerster-stauden.de
- bamberger-staudengarten-shop.de
- gaertnerei-strickler.de
- pladias.cz
- floraweb.de
- rhs.org.uk 2 3
- yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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