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Sideritis phlomoides
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-11
Sideritis phlomoides plant details
Sideritis phlomoides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sideritis phlomoides
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sideritis phlomoides
- USDA Zones: 5a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Brigitta wanted to not list this because it looked too much like a Phlomis; Mojmir collected it from the limestones of Toros Dagh at 2,300m, 20-40cm plants with gray- green leaves, dense heads of yellow flowers on 10-20cm stems, I think they are right. ZONE 5
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How to Grow Sideritis phlomoides
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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