Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)
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1.5m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Phlomis fruticosa
Other names: Jerusalem sage, Yellow clary, Jupiter's distaff
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Genus: Phlomis
Species: P. fruticosa - P. fruticosa has sage-like, grey-green ovate leaves and hooded, deep yellow flowers.
Phlomis fruticosa is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer
Habit: Bushy, Compact
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with: Abutilon megapotamicum (Trailing abutilon), Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' (Abutilon 'Kentish Belle'), Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender cotton)
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Specific pests: Leafhoppers
General care
Pruning: Seed heads can be left on for winter interest.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Plant in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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