Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage)


Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusPhlomis
Speciesrusseliana
SynonymsPhlomis samia Boiss., Phlomis viscosa
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to Southwest Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone1a - 6a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone0a - 5b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)-60 - (-5)
Height0.5 - 1 m
SpreadUp to 0.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicStems are stout, erect. Flowers are clustered about the stems with leaves paired oppositely beneath.
CultivationGrow in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil.
PestsLeafhoppers can be problematic. No serious diseases of note.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall.
Leaf DescriptionSage-like: ovate, roughly textured, grey-green.
Flower DescriptionTubular, softly yellow, up to 3 cm long, hooded, arranged in whorls.

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