Phlomis 'Orangette'

Also Known As

Phlomis x 'Orangette'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Phlomis 'Orangette' plant details

Phlomis 'Orangette' is an evergreen perennial shrub with blue and white foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds 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 gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis 'Orangette'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis 'Orangette'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wooly leafed evergreen shrub a hybrid between two Mediterranean species - to 5 x 5 ft -- gray-green leaves are long and narrow with slightly rolled edges. Whorls of butter yellow flowers each capped with an orange calyx on upright stems late spring into summer, cheerful and unusual for the genus. A great addition to summer-dry plantings. Full sun to light shade with little to no summer water once established. Gritty well drained soils.