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    • 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.

    By: Native Sons

    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.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Smaller in stature than some of its cousins Phlomis lanata has sage green leaves with golden hairs. 2 ft tall and wide.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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

    See other plant types of Phlomis for your garden

    Phlomis grandiflora 'Lloyd's Silver'

    aka Phlomis anatolica 'Lloyd's Variety', Lloyd Jerusalem Sage

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Phlomis grandiflora 'Lloyd's Silver' flower by Leonora (Ellie) Enking
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    Phlomis fruticosa

    aka Jerusalem Sage

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Phlomis fruticosa flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Phlomis italica

    aka Italian Jerusalem Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Phlomis italica flower by peganum
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    Phlomis fruticosa [compact form]

    aka Phlomis fruticosa 'Compact', Phlomis fruticosa 'Nana', Jerusalem Sage [compact form], Nana Dwarf Jerusalem Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Phlomis fruticosa [compact form] flower by Native Sons
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    Phlomis purpurea

    aka Purple Jerusalem Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Phlomis purpurea form by Xemendura
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