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Canada germander

Teucrium canadense

Canada germander
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About Canada germander

Canada germander is a delightful native plant that brings life to your garden while helping local wildlife. Butterflies and bees absolutely love its pretty flowers, and you'll enjoy watching them visit throughout the blooming season. This hardy perennial is easy on the eyes with its lovely blooms, and it's the kind of plant that makes you feel good about gardening with nature.

Growing Canada germander is refreshingly simple. It's a forb, which means it's not fussy or complicated. Once established, this perennial comes back year after year with minimal fussing. Plant it in a spot where it gets decent light, keep it reasonably watered until it gets going, and you're on your way. You'll love how it thrives with just basic care.

Native to 49 states