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Phlomis cretica

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Phlomis cretica plant details

Phlomis cretica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial 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, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis cretica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis cretica

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small subshrub 20-40cm tall with lanate leaves and big dark yellow flowers in 1-3 condensate verticillasters, Mojmir picked it up in Crete at 1,700m. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Phlomis cretica plant

How to Grow Phlomis cretica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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