Phlomis chrysophylla
golden-leaved Jerusalem sage
A small, rounded evergreen shrub with sage-like ovate leaves to 6cm in length, becoming yellow-green in summer. Hooded golden-yellow flowers 3cm in length borne in whorls in the upper leaf axils in early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Phlomis can be herbaceous perennials or evergreen shrubs, with sage-like leaves and whorls of tubular, hooded flowers over a long period in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun. Seed heads can be left over winter for their effect
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or division in the spring. Propagate by seed in late spring under cover
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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