American Germander blue feather ‘Purple Tears’ features flowering spikes

‘Purple Tears’ features flowering spikes in soft gray at the top

Unlike many sedges

Echinacea 'White' is a beautiful coneflower showcasing large

A larval host plant for the White Peacock Butterfly

This lovely ornamental tree is cherished in Texas and thrives beautifully in dry areas

American Germander blue feather ‘Purple Tears’ features flowering spikesTeucrium canadense Commonly known as American germander, Canada germander, Canadian Germander, Hairy Germander, Wood Sage, Wild Basil. A woody based, clump forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial of the mint family. Each plant typically consists of a single, stout, hairy, square stem to 18 36 tall topped in summer by a terminal spike of purplish pink flowers. It is native to moist woods, thickets and marshes in eastern and central North America.