Phlomis fruticosa

Also Known As

Jerusalem Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-11

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Phlomis fruticosa plant details

Phlomis fruticosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis fruticosa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis fruticosa

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phlomis fruticosa, also called Jerusalem Sage, is a spreading, semi-evergreen shrub with woolly, whorled, grey-green leaves displaying a profusion of bright yellow, hooded flowers. Performs best when planted in full sun and a well-drained soil with medium moisture. Jerusalem Sage is quite drought tolerant once established. Plant in beds and borders, in a cottage garden or in a coastal garden.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Wooly leaved shrub - to 4 x 4 ft -- the leaves a soft gray on top and white underneath. Whorls of yellow, drapey, slightly fuzzy flowers -- very cheerful -- on upright stems from spring through summer. Full sun to light shade with little summer water for these natives of Mediterranean Europe. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

An erect evergreen shrubby perennial tolerant of dry conditions. Large furry paired sage green arrow shaped basal leaves becoming smaller up the stems. Whorls of pale yellow hooded flowers (3.5cm) are produced from late spring to autumn. Prune after flowering. A tough hardy plant.

By: Zephs

Shrubby, spreading perennial to 4' high with highly-textured, sage-like leaves that are 2-3" across, grayish-white and fuzzy. Whorls of deep golden-yellow flowers appear in summer on plants that remain evergreen and are seldom out of boom. Tolerates full sun or light shade. Hardy to below 0F. Mediterranean.

By: Native Sons

Showy clumps of dense heart shaped grey green foliage makes a good ground cover. Blooming in mid summer with 3' stems bearing hooded butter yellow flowers. Attractive dried stems in fall and winter. hardy zone 7-9