Toxic Plant Connu comme étant toxique - Toxic to mammals if ingested.
Image of Teucrium canadense
Source: Gilles Ayotte

Plant Names

image of Plante à fleurs
Teucrium canadense
Canada Germander
Germandrée du Canada

Synonyms

American germander
creeping germander
hairy germander
head betony
wild germander

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Rose Bloom Period: Jul - Sep
Hauteur max: 3,0 feet
Max Width: 2,0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Full sun Plus de 6 heures d'ensoleillement par jour
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année
Gardener Experience:
plant spread by rhizome Spreads by rhizome
plant germinate easy Facile à germer
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
wetland garden Souhaitable dans les jardins de zone humide
rain garden Suitable for rain gardens
container suitable Suitable for container garden
school garden Suitable for school gardens
Ecological Benefits: No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Salt Tolerant Tolerates salt conditions
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Canada Germander has upright stems, soft green leaves, and elegant spikes of pale pink to lavender flowers that bloom in mid‑ to late summer. The blossoms are two‑lipped and delicately patterned, attracting a wide range of pollinators. Canada Germander forms colonies over time and brings height, texture, and movement to meadows, wet edges, and naturalized plantings.

Canada Germander tolerates periodic flooding, though it will also grow in average garden soil if moisture is consistent. It produces its tallest and most abundant flower spikes in brighter locations. Blooming from mid‑summer into early fall, its foliage stays attractive until frost. Regular watering during the first season and a layer of mulch help maintain soil moisture and support strong establishment. In small gardens, consider root barriers or pair with equally robust neighbours. Ideal for naturalized or restoration settings where its spreading habit is an asset.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Teucrium canadense
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Maritime de l'Atlantique
  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Teucrium canadense

No butterfly data available for this plant.

Specialized Bees Supported by Teucrium canadense

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Sorbaria sorbifolia (False spirea)
  • Aruncus dioicus (Goat's Beard)
  • Lamium (Dead nettle)
  • Lupinus (Non-Native Lupins)
  • Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed)
  • Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
  • Delphinium (Delphinium)
  • Iris (Iris Cultivars)
  • Hyacinthus (Non-Native Hyacynth)
  • Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not)
  • Astilbe (Astilbe)
  • Melilotus albus (Sweet White Clover)
  • Lavandula (Lavender)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Couvrir très légèrement
  • Sow by February
  • Stratification duration: 60 days
  • Self-seeding

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Pods are brown and slightly open
  • Harvesting:
    • Cut stem (including pods), let air dry in paper bag, then shake seeds off after a few days
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/8 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Toxic to mammals if ingested.