Phlomis cashmeriana

Also Known As

Cashmere Sage
Kashmir Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4b-9b

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Phlomis cashmeriana plant details

Phlomis cashmeriana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis cashmeriana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fall interest, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis cashmeriana

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, woolly-white leaves (to 7") set the tone for this unusual Kashmerian perennial, and is followed by its 3' stalks of lavender flowers in summer. S/M

By: Forestfarm

There seems to be a few plants listed out there under this name, but ours is described here: Multi stemmed perennial with upright 3-4’ stems with fuzzy, silver-green foliage and summer spikes composed of showy whorls of lavender-pink flowers for an extended time. Flowers attract nectar lovers and pollinators, seed heads attractive into fall and winter. Most soils (even clay), drought tolerant, sun to light shade, deer ad rabbit resistant. Plants 2-3’ wide.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Very showy in the perennial border it is native to the western Himalaya with verticillasters of pale lilac to pink flowers skewered on 90cm stems. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A robust shrub with densely felted stems to 3' tall, it often spreads to a manageable 18" across. The narrowly oval leaves are green with woolly, white undersides and the summertime flowers are pale lilac. Hardy to 10 °F. Kashmir, West Himalaya.

By: Native Sons

KASHMIR SAGE - A tough, durable, long blooming perennial with soft wooly leaves. Hardy in zones 8-10. Grows 2-3' tall and wide in full sun. The soft woolen stems bear whorls of tubular mauve to pink to lavender blooms that are spaced along the stems. Flowers during June and July. Likes well drained soil. Dried blooms are attractive in fall.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Stately herb with large, textured foliage and whorls of showy flowers. Lavender-pink flowers can be cut for fresh or dry arrangements. Upright architectural form and whorled seedheads are highly ornamental in fall and winter. Perennial. Garden loam, clay or sandy soil. USDA zones 4b-8 (up to at least 7,000').

By: Plant Select®

This attractively put-together species has mauve, pink, or lavender flowers in stout whorls, & stays 2-3’ wide & tall with soft & cuddly woolen stems & leaves. Phlomises are such friendly plants. They’re tough, durable, adaptable, & long blooming. They’re attractive to bees & birds & butterflies, & even when not blooming, their soft wooly leaves are a lovely & enduring feature. It is an evergreen perennial where hardy, & will live a long time provided you garden in a low-water way.