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Phlomis chrysophylla (Jerusalem Sage)

Phlomis chrysophylla (Jerusalem Sage)
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Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Herb, Culinary, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer early), Silver Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Phlomis chrysophylla - 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.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Phlomis chrysophylla:

  • Sun loving drought tolerant plant
  • Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
  • Suitable for exposed coastal planting
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Design & Plant Use for Phlomis chrysophylla:

  • Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
  • Outstanding large evergreen foliage
  • Ideal for planting within the herb garden
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
If you like this plant you may also be interested in these:
sun loving drought tolerant plants
coastal plants
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