Photo of Phlomis lanata flower by Karl Gercens III

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Phlomis lanata

Also Known As

  • Jerusalem Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Phlomis lanata plant details

Phlomis lanata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis lanata

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis lanata

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low-growing shrub 2-3' high and spreading 3-4'. The small, 1" leaves are green-gray with deep venation above and woolly hairs beneath. Orange-yellow flowers in whorls appear on short stems above the foliage from mid-spring to summer; nearly ever-blooming if old, faded stems are pruned out. Use in mixed border plantings and rock gardens. Hardy to 10 °F. Crete.
A smaller and choice Jerusalem Sage with dense stems clad in small rounded felted gray-green leaves. Soft yellowish flowers are perfectly in scale and have that understated sense of style and comfort that only long experience with significant money can bring. Good drainage.
Smaller in stature than some of its cousins Phlomis lanata has sage green leaves with golden hairs. 2 ft tall and wide.

Gardening facts about Phlomis lanata plant

How to Grow Phlomis lanata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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