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Herbaceous Perennial

Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum'
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curly wood sage

A hairy, semi-evergreen perennial or subshrub to 30cm tall, with mid-green, waved and crested leaf margins. Spikes of red-tinted, greenish-yellow flowers are produced in summer

Synonyms
Teucrium × lucidrys scorodonia 'Crispum'
Teucrium fruticans scorodonia 'Crispum'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green Yellow Red Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming, Spreading branched
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
Genus

Teucrium can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous or evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with paired, aromatic leaves and tubular, 1-lipped flowers in whorls

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in mid-summer. Rooted cuttings will need protection in a greenhouse or cold frame through winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required. Tidy in spring when fresh growth appears

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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