Common Name
Canada germander
American germander
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
5.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
Low mesic forests, floodplain forests, alluvial swamps, riverbanks and bars, tidal swamps, freshwater and oligohaline tidal marshes, maritime swamps and interdune swales, wet meadows, ditches, clearings, and other low, disturbed habitats. Frequent to common throughout.
Wildlife Value: Bumblebees and butterflies are attracted to the flowers
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Average
Soil Texture
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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