Water Germander (Teucrium scordium)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Teucrium scordium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Banks of rivers and ditches on calcareous soils and on dune slacks. A rare plant in Britain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)