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    Phlomis fruticosa [gold form]

    Also Known As

    • Jerusalem Sage

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    Phlomis fruticosa [gold form] plant details

    Phlomis fruticosa [gold form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis fruticosa [gold form]

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis fruticosa [gold form]

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: lean

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Wooly-leaved, evergreen shrub - to 4 x 4' -- the leaves a soft gray on top and white underneath. Whorls of drapey, slightly fuzzy flowers, a dark gold on this form, adorn upright stems from spring through summer. Full sun to light shade with little summer water for these natives of Mediterranean Europe. Frost hardy to 15 °F, mid USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Phlomis fruticosa [gold form] plant

    How to Grow Phlomis fruticosa [gold form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    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 lanata

    aka Jerusalem Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Phlomis lanata flower by Karl Gercens III
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