American Germander blue feather Chestnut Oak

Chestnut Oak

Ilex paraguariensis

In the lovely Sonoran desert where it originates

if you want to grow more of these beauties

American Germander blue feather Chestnut OakTeucrium 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.