Teucrium scorodonia. Wood sage. Iúr sléibhe.

Description

Teucrium scorodonia, Wood sage. Iúr sléibhe.

Common name:
Wood sage. Iúr sléibhe.

General:
Teucrium scorodonia, Wood sage. This population originates from Co Down. Irish Grid reference: J573500.
Small perennial. Sage like soft green leaves. Flower spikes arising from basal leaves with small greeny yellow flowers.

Benefits:
Sole food plant of the wood sage flea beetle. Also a source for bees, butterflies, wasps and beetles.

Habitat:
Woodland, sandy dunes and heaths. Drier areas. Not found in central Ireland.

Sowing guidelines:
Sow from autumn to early spring in trays or modules, prick out into modules, then plant out when large enough.

Cultural history:
Upper leaves are edible.

Avg contents: 80 seeds.

Wild flower seeds of native-Irish-origin.
Please note: We do not send our wild flower seeds overseas. The reason for this is genetic integrity. Our wild flowers are native-Irish-origin and as very little genetic testing has been done in this field we work on the precautionary principle. Apologies for any disappointment this may cause.