Phlomis fruticosa
Jerusalem sage
A small, spreading evergreen shrub, the erect shoots bearing sage-like, grey-green ovate leaves to 12cm in length. Flowers 3cm in length, hooded, deep yellow, appear in whorls in the upper leaf axils from early summer
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 | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
- Mediterranean
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
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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