Teucrium chamaedrys

Common Wall Rue

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Compact evergreen subshrub with small toothed leaves and spikes of purple flowers. Aromatic foliage, native to Europe, thrives in sunny spots or well-lit indoor windowsills.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Wall Rue
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Teucrium
Species Chamaedrys
Origin Europe / Mediterranean
Blooming Summer to early autumn, small purple flowers
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or gritty mix with slightly alkaline pH

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Watering

Moderate watering in growing season, allow soil to dry between waterings, reduce significantly in winter to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun is ideal for flowering, tolerates partial shade indoors but requires bright light

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization needed, apply light liquid feed during spring growth only

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Pruning

Prune back hard after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness

Pest Control Aphid Slug Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 3200
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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