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Phlomis 'Edward Bowles'

Also Known As

  • Hybrid Jerusalem Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Phlomis 'Edward Bowles' plant details

Phlomis 'Edward Bowles' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlomis 'Edward Bowles'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rare, velvety

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlomis 'Edward Bowles'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phlomis 'Edward Bowles' is a hybrid of the subshrubby P. fruticosa and the herbaceous P. russeliana. It is a bold, structural subshrub with lush, textured, triangular leaves that are bright green above and silvery beneath. The spires of yellow, two-lipped flowers are held in clusters at regular intervals along the stems in summer. Tolerant of heat and drought but not of winter wet. Could be herbaceous in colder climates.
Large, spade-shaped leaves with fuzzy green tops and silvery undersides surround 3 -4' tall stems that have lemon-yellow flowers. The flower disks encircle the stems and occur in tiers several inches apart. 4' x 4' evergreen woody perennial or shrub. Minimum temperature: 0?F

Gardening facts about Phlomis 'Edward Bowles' plant

How to Grow Phlomis 'Edward Bowles'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

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Zones

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Size

Width: 12"-36"

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

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  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-5'

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  • dry in summer
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