EVERSILVER Creeping Germander (Teucrium)
Best low-maintenance groundcover for waterwise, pest-resistant garden landscapes.
This is the ultimate low-effort groundcover for anyone tired of fighting deer or thirsty landscapes. You trade a bit of vertical height for a dense, silvery carpet that stays vibrant year-round. It’s a rare, resilient perennial that actually looks better the less you fuss over it.
$10.39
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High Country Gardens
Who it's for
- Designers needing tidy, weed-suppressing edging for sunny rock gardens
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual contrast and textural interest
- Landscapers managing low-maintenance, drought-prone, or wildlife-heavy sites
Who should skip it
- Minimalists avoiding plants that require routine maintenance or pruning
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, full-coverage groundcover results
- Gardeners with heavy, poorly draining, or water-logged soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions, requiring minimal supplemental water once established.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deters deer and rabbits, protecting your garden investment effortlessly.
Visual Impact
Stunning silvery foliage provides year-round texture and striking color contrast.
Maintenance Ease
Requires only minimal spring trimming to maintain its dense, trailing form.
Pollinator Appeal
Purple blooms actively invite bees and butterflies into your landscape.
Versatility
Adapts beautifully to rock gardens, containers, or as a groundcover.
Key Specs
Cultivar
'Harlequin Silver' (EVERSILVER™)
Botanical Name
Teucrium x ‘Harlequin’s Silver’
Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
4 inches
Mature Spread
36 inches
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Soil Type
Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zone 5-10
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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