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Phlomis fruticosa x russeliana
Also Known As
- Giant Jerusalem Sage
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 7a-11
Phlomis fruticosa x russeliana plant details
Phlomis fruticosa x russeliana is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis fruticosa x russeliana
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis fruticosa x russeliana
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Phlomis fruticosa x russeliana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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See other plant types of Phlomis for your garden
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
aka Jerusalem Sage
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
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](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/0b/d9/0bd9f4d0976684ee843b70a819754893.webp)
aka Jerusalem Sage
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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