Germander speedwell variety / Woodland weedy mix
Teucrium canadense (center) / Phleum pratense & Bromus spp. (background) · The center plant is a perennial broadleaf herb; the surrounding grasses are mostly C3 cool-season perennials and annuals.
Grass Family
Lamiaceae (center plant) / Poaceae (surrounding grasses)
Grass Category
Wildland/Meadow forage and weeds
Variety / Cultivar
Wild type
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-9
About This Grass
The image features a central stalky broadleaf (American Germander) surrounded by drying, matted cool-season grasses including Timothy and Brome species. The grass is currently in a late-season state, appearing yellow-brown and straw-like.
Blade Characteristics
The grasses in the background feature medium-to-coarse blades, approximately 4-8mm wide, with pointed tips and prominent midveins; some showing rolled vernation.
Root System
Fibrous and shallow to moderate; the central broadleaf is rhizomatous.
Growing Information
Origin Region
North America / Eurasia (naturalized)
Growth Habit
Mixed: Rhizomatous broadleaf center with bunch-type background grasses.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; adapts to moist or seasonally dry soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Unmowed naturalized field; typically maintenance-free or mowed once annually for hay/fire prevention.
Special Characteristics
High drought tolerance when dormant; provides significant erosion control in wild meadows.
Ecological Information
Native and naturalized mix; provides habitat for pollinators and ground-nesting birds; can be invasive in managed turf settings.