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Also Known As

  • Big Leaf Jerusalem Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 7b-10a

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Phlomis angustifolia 'Toob' plant details

Phlomis angustiflolia 'Toob' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis angustiflolia 'Toob'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis angustiflolia 'Toob'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shared with us by UK plantsman Nick Macer, this one of his wild collections, forms a roughly 24'-30"" rounded evergreen shrub, with silvery green leaves, folded especially with drought into an almost tube-like structure. The lemon yellow spring flowers complement the foliage beautifully. As with other Mediterranean plants, its best with lean soil, summer drought, bright light. USDA zone 7b.

Gardening facts about Phlomis angustifolia 'Toob' plant

How to Grow Phlomis angustifolia 'Toob'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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