Jerusalem Sage. A mound-forming, shrub with grey-green leaves, woolly beneath and dark golden yellow flowers in early and mid-summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Phlomis fruticosa
A mound-forming, shrub with grey-green leaves, woolly beneath and dark golden yellow flowers in early and mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Phlomis |
|---|---|
| Species | fruticosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Jerusalem Sage |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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