Name: Teucrium fruticans 'Silver Bush' (Silver Bush Germander)

Average Landscape Size: 2–3 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide; mounding, spreading habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun; thrives in hot, sunny locations

Water Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established, excellent drainage required

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10; evergreen in Willis, may experience some tip damage in hard freezes

Fertilization & Pruning: Low fertility needs; light pruning in late winter to maintain shape

Detailed Description: This Silver Bush Germander is absolutely perfect for our hot Willis summers and drought conditions! That gorgeous silvery-gray foliage creates incredible texture contrast in your landscape, and when those purple flowers appear in summer, it's like having jewels scattered across silver velvet! Most homeowners keep these at 2–3 feet tall with a nice 3–4 foot spread, though they can get larger if left alone. This is your go-to plant for those challenging sunny spots where other plants struggle – it actually loves our Texas heat and laughs at drought! Perfect for xeriscapes or anywhere you want that Mediterranean garden look with zero fuss!

Created: September 18, 2025