Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Phlomis |
| Species | russeliana |
| Synonyms | Phlomis samia Boiss., Phlomis viscosa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Southwest Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 1a - 6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 5b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5) |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | Up to 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Stems are stout, erect. Flowers are clustered about the stems with leaves paired oppositely beneath. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Leafhoppers can be problematic. No serious diseases of note. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Leaf Description | Sage-like: ovate, roughly textured, grey-green. |
| Flower Description | Tubular, softly yellow, up to 3 cm long, hooded, arranged in whorls. |
Photographs
Phlomis russeliana, form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Phlomis russeliana, leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
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