Phlomis leucophracta (Jerusalem Sage)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Herb, Culinary, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Yellow Flowers (Summer), Variegated green-silver Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Phlomis leucophracta cultivation notes: This compact low growing shrub will flourish in any well drained soil, whether sandy or chalky, just as long as you plant in a sheltered spot in full sun. Plant in groups or singularly mixed in with other sun loving plants. Prune out dead wood in spring.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth.

Design & Plant Use for Phlomis leucophracta:

Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
Outstanding large evergreen foliage
Ideal for planting within the herb garden
Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils

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Phlomis leucophracta (Jerusalem Sage)

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