Perennials
Teucrium canadense
American germander
Also known as: Wood sage
A native perennial with pale lavender flower spikes. Spreading roots form substantial colonies in moist ground. It does best where spreading growth has room; contain in small gardens.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 2–3 ft. tall × Spreads into colonies wide
- Water
- Moist
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–9 (demonstration-garden rating)
- Bloom
- Pale lavender to white; mid–late summer.
Sizes & prices
- #1$14.99
- #2$19.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Bitter foliage discourages browsing.
- Drought
- Poor tolerance.
- Wet soil
- Tolerates poorly drained conditions.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Native range
- Native range / parentage
- North American native species. Species native to Kentucky.
- Tristate native status
- Species native to Kentucky.
Growing & care
- Maintenance
- Leave sound stems for winter interest and wildlife if desired. Remove dead stems before fresh spring growth, avoiding new shoots and retaining healthy basal foliage.
Sources & photo credits
Kew Science, Plants of the World Online
Photo: Paul Rothrock / swbiodiversity.org · CC BY-SA
Image notes: Teucrium canadense (species), Paul Rothrock / swbiodiversity.org, CC BY-SA, via University of Arizona Extension. Resized for web display; no crop.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.