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    Phlomis crinita

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

    Phlomis crinita plant details

    Phlomis crinita is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis crinita

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: desert garden, native plant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis crinita

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Phlomis crinita plant

    How to Grow Phlomis crinita

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • 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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