General Culture:
Best grown in average to somewhat gritty, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates poor soils as long as drainage is good. Needs a sheltered location in the St. Louis area where it is not reliably winter hardy.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This species of germander is native to the Pyrenees Mountains where it primarily occurs in limestone soils. It is a low-growing, woody-based, herbaceous perennial or shrublet which typically grows to 3-10" tall but spreads by trailing stems which root as they go to form a foliage mat 4-8" wide. Whorls of 2-lipped, lavender and cream flowers (typical mint family) appear in terminal clusters on upright flowering stems (to 10" tall) in late spring to early summer. Tiny, toothed, rounded, light green leaves (to 3/4" wide and long).
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Winter injury can be a significant problem in the St. Louis area.
Uses:
Best in rock gardens, herb gardens or border fronts as a small scale ground cover or edging plant.
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