Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum Marginatum' (Wood sage 'Crispum Marginatum')

Botanical name

Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum Marginatum'

Other names

Wood sage 'Crispum Marginatum', Curly wood sage, Wood germander 'Crispum Marginatum'

Genus

Teucrium Teucrium

Variety or Cultivar

'Crispum Marginatum' _ 'Crispum Marginatum' is a low, spreading, mound-forming, evergreen perennial or subshrub bearing wrinkled, light green leaves with creamy-white, ruffled margins. Spikes of tiny, lipped, cream to pale green flowers bloom in midsummer.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading

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Colour

Flower

Pale-green, Cream in Summer

Foliage

Variegated, Light green, Cream in All seasons

General care

Pruning

Trim back after flowering to promote the production of new leaves.

Propagation methods

Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum Marginatum' (Wood sage 'Crispum Marginatum') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Woodland

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Will tolerate full sun if watered regularly in dry periods. Protect with a dry mulch in winter. Suitable for ground cover in dry, shady areas.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum Marginatum' (Wood sage 'Crispum Marginatum')

Common pest name

tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Ceratothripoides brunneus

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/