Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem Sage)
Michael's Opinion
A rather bold, coarse looking but strong plant best used in masses in large perennial or mixed landscape plantings.
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Phlomis |
| Species | fruticosa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Albania, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Turkey. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 25 |
| Height | 0.5 -1 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Small spreading evergreen shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Erect shoots bearing sage like green ovate leaves. |
| Landscape | Informal garden coastal |
| Propagation | Seed, softwood cuttings or division. |
| Cultivation | Easy to grow in well-drained fertile soil in full sun |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario, Canada. Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
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