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Phlomis grandiflora - NWRES Garden

Also Known As

  • Jerusalem Sage

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

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Phlomis grandiflora - NWRES Garden plant details

Phlomis grandiflora - NWRES Garden is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis grandiflora - NWRES Garden

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis grandiflora - NWRES Garden

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful evergreen native to Turkey makes a durable shrub for the summer dry garden. Large fuzzy silver-gray leaves cover the woody 6 x 6 framework. Large 3" golden yellow flowers borne in tiered whorls on upright stalks in June and sporadically through summer. Best in full sun to light shade in any well drained soil. Little to no summer water once established. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Phlomis grandiflora - NWRES Garden plant

How to Grow Phlomis grandiflora - NWRES Garden

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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