- Evergreen to 30 with attractive, dark green aromatic foliage and light pink to deep purple flowers.
- Gritty, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun.
- Was used for the treatment of gout, for its diuretic properties, and as a treatment for weak stomachs.
- Was used in making alcoholic drinks with a bitter base.
Wall germander, Teucrium chamaedrys
Family: Caryophyllaceae
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Frost Hardiness: Hardy in Katoomba
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Country of Origin: Eastern Cape of South Africa
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Common names: African Dream Root, Undlela Ziimhlophe (White Ways/Paths), Ubulawu
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