Teucrium hircanicum
مریم نخودی خزری · Wood Sage · Persian germander · Indian Basil
Care Guide
💧 Water
Teucrium hircanicum does well in areas with moderate rainfall and has an average tolerance for drought. It needs to be watered weekly and thrives in well-drained soil, which helps it manage water effectively during the growing season.
☀️ Light Full sun
Teucrium hircanicum is a perennial, herbaceous plant that favors sunny conditions and comes from open habitats, commonly occurring in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial sun.
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C
Teucrium hircanicum can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though its occurrence may still be restricted by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the chance of Teucrium hircanicum dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold improves the plant’s survival prospects.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
The best time to fertilize a Teucrium hircanicum is in early spring, when it’s coming out of dormancy and starting active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients that support healthy development. Although Teucrium hircanicum requires relatively little fertilizer, an annual application can boost its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
Teucrium hircanicum is known for its aromatic foliage and striking purple flower spikes. To encourage growth and flowering, prune the plant in early spring, removing any dead stems to improve air circulation. Light pruning throughout the growing season helps maintain the plant's shape and supports blooming, enhancing the health and appearance of your garden.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Teucrium
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 61 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 46 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Turkey, Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan