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    • Photo of Phlomis sp. flower by Sunshine Farm and Gardens

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    Phlomis sp.

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9a

    Phlomis sp. plant details

    Phlomis sp. is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis sp.

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis sp.

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    I collect the seeds for this strain from a bed where several species i.e. P. fruticosa, P. samia, P. russelliana, and P. orientale grow. I suspect that there is also some interspecific shenanigans going on as the resulting seedlings produced are extremely vigorous and make an impressive display of 24" - 36" candelabras with several tufts of soft yellow flowers ringing the stem in early Summer.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Gardening facts about Phlomis sp. plant

    How to Grow Phlomis sp.

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • 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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