Phlomis leucophracta (Jerusalem Sage)

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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.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Phlomis leucophracta:

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

Weaknesses of Phlomis leucophracta

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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