Coast Germander
Teucrium cubense
Last reviewed: August 2026
Coast germander is a low-growing forb found in dry, sunny sites across Texas, blooming from June through November with small white to pale lavender flowers.
Toxicity unknown
Coast Germander (Teucrium cubense) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 18"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, nectar insects
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Coast Germander is a compact perennial with small, aromatic leaves and delicate spikes of tiny white or pale purple flowers. This drought-tolerant native blooms for an extended period from summer through fall, forming neat, rounded clumps that work well in organized garden designs.
Growing Coast Germander
Grow Coast Germander in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 36 inches tall and spread 18 to 36 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Coast Germander is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming period attracts butterflies and beneficial nectar-feeding insects from June through November. Its extended flowering season makes it particularly valuable for supporting pollinators during late summer and fall when other food sources may be scarce.
Common questions
- When does Coast germander bloom?
- Coast germander typically flowers from June through November, producing small clusters of pale flowers over a long summer and fall season.
- What growing conditions does Coast germander need?
- This forb does best in full sun with low water once established, making it suited to dry, open, sandy or disturbed sites.
- What pollinators visit Coast germander?
- Butterflies and other nectar-seeking insects are commonly seen visiting the flowers of Coast germander during its bloom period.
- Is Coast Germander HOA-friendly?
- Coast Germander is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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