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Herbaceous Perennial

Phlomoides tuberosa 'Prima Donna'PBR

sage-leaf mullein 'Prima Donna'

Deciduous clump-forming perennial about 1.2m tall, with arrow-shaped, deeply serrated mid-green basal leaves, and upright purple, leafy stems bearing whorls of hooded, lavender-pink flowers in mid and late summer

Synonyms
Phlomis tuberosa 'Prima Donna'

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Purple Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any reasonably fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut down flowered stems at the end of summer or leave for winter interest and prune in early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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