Phlomis consists of herbaceous perennials and evergreen shrubs, characterized by leaves resembling those of sage and clusters of tubular, hooded blooms that appear throughout much of the summer.

Phlomis

This upright evergreen sub-shrub features substantial, heart-shaped leaves measuring up to 15 cm in length, characterized by their wrinkled texture and soft, woolly undersides. During early to mid-summer, it produces well-arranged whorls of two-toned pale yellow flowers.

Phlomis 'Edward Bowles'

Phlomis 'Elliot's Variety'

Phlomis 'Le Chat'

Phlomis 'Le Sud'

Phlomis 'Marina'

Phlomis 'Nova'

Phlomis 'Orangette'

Phlomis 'Sunningdale Gold'

Phlomis 'Toob'

Phlomis 'Tramuntana'

Phlomis aff. anisodonta

Phlomis aff. fruticosa

Phlomis anatolica is a dense, evergreen shrub characterized by its woolly branches and lanceolate, hairy leaves that can reach lengths of up to 10 cm, displaying a light silvery-grey green hue. In summer, the plant produces whorls of hooded, dark golden-yellow flowers on erect stems.

Phlomis anatolica

Phlomis anisodonta

Phlomis anisodonta white-flowered

Phlomis armeniaca

Phlomis aucheri

Phlomis bourgaei is a woody perennial that retains its foliage year-round. It features coarse, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green on the surface and covered in fine hairs, with a silvery-green hue on the underside. Throughout the summer, it produces clusters of yellow, hooded blooms. In winter, the seedheads provide architectural interest and serve as a resource for wildlife.

Phlomis bourgaei

Phlomis bourgaei 'Whirling Dervish'

Phlomis bovei subsp. maroccana

Phlomis bracteata

Phlomis brevibracteata

Phlomis cancellata

Phlomis capitata

Phlomis cashmeriana is a clump-forming perennial that features coarse, heart-shaped leaves, which are dark green on the top and have a hairy, silvery green underside. In spring, it produces whorls of lilac-mauve flowers that continue to bloom throughout the summer months. The seedheads that develop after flowering provide architectural interest during winter and can also attract various wildlife.

Phlomis cashmeriana

Phlomis chimerae

Phlomis chrysophylla is a compact evergreen shrub characterized by its rounded form. The ovate leaves, reminiscent of sage, can grow up to 6 cm long and take on a yellow-green hue during the summer months. In early summer, this plant produces hooded flowers that are golden-yellow, measuring about 3 cm in length, arranged in whorls at the upper leaf axils.

Phlomis chrysophylla

Phlomis cretica

Phlomis crinita

Phlomis cristata

Phlomis cypria

Phlomis cypria var. occidentalis

Phlomis floccosa

Phlomis fruticosa is a compact, spreading evergreen shrub characterized by upright stems that showcase sage-like, grey-green, ovate leaves reaching up to 12 cm long. From early summer, it produces hooded, deep yellow flowers, approximately 3 cm long, which bloom in whorls at the upper leaf axils.

Phlomis fruticosa

Phlomis fruticosa 'Butterfly'

Phlomis fruticosa white-flowered

Phlomis grandiflora is a woody perennial that remains evergreen, featuring coarse, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green on the surface and covered in fine hairs with a silvery hue underneath. Throughout the summer, it produces whorls of hooded, golden yellow flowers. In winter, the seedheads provide structural interest and can attract various forms of wildlife.

Phlomis grandiflora

Phlomis grandiflora 'Lloyd's Silver' is a woody, evergreen perennial characterized by its coarse, heart-shaped foliage. The leaves are elongated and display a grey-green hue, with a hairy, silvery underside. Throughout the summer months, the plant produces clusters of dark yellow, hooded blooms. In winter, the seedheads provide architectural interest and serve as a resource for local wildlife.

Phlomis grandiflora 'Lloyd's Silver'

Phlomis herba-venti

Phlomis herba-venti subsp. herba-venti

Phlomis herba-venti subsp. pungens

Phlomis italica is a low-growing evergreen shrub that reaches a height of 60cm. It features soft, oblong foliage and produces clusters of up to six light pink, two-lipped flowers in the leaf axils during the summer months.

Phlomis italica

Phlomis italica 'Pink Glory'

Phlomis lanata is a compact evergreen shrub featuring grey-green leaves that can grow up to 2.5 cm long. In the summer, it produces whorls of deep yellow flowers, each measuring around 2 cm.

Phlomis lanata

Phlomis lanata 'Pygmy'

Phlomis leucophracta

Phlomis leucophracta 'Golden Janissary'

Phlomis leucophracta 'Silver Janissary'

Phlomis libanotica

Phlomis linearis

Phlomis linearis var. plumosa

Phlomis longifolia is a compact, clump-forming perennial characterized by its coarse, heart-shaped leaves that are elongated and dark green, with a hairy, silvery underside. In spring, it produces whorls of yellow blooms that continue to flourish throughout summer and into autumn. The seed heads that develop afterward provide structural appeal during the winter months and serve as a resource for wildlife.

Phlomis longifolia

This evergreen shrub grows outward and features young shoots covered in white, woolly hairs. Its mature foliage consists of oval leaves that are green and prominently veined on the upper side, while the undersides are gray and also woolly. In summer, it produces upright stems adorned with clusters of deep yellow, hooded flowers arranged in rings.

Phlomis longifolia var. bailanica

Phlomis longifolia var. longifolia

Phlomis lunariifolia

Phlomis lychnitis

Phlomis lychnitis 'Lemon and Gold'

Phlomis lycia

Phlomis monocephala

Phlomis nissolei

Phlomis olivieri

Phlomis orientalis

Phlomis platystegia

Phlomis purpurea is a dense, evergreen shrub characterized by its fuzzy stems and elongated, hairy leaves that can reach lengths of 10 cm. In summer, it produces upright stems adorned with spaced clusters of hooded flowers, which range in color from pale purple to pink, and occasionally white.

Phlomis purpurea

Phlomis purpurea 'Alba' is a robust evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 60 cm. It features woolly stems and lanceolate, hairy leaves that can grow up to 10 cm in length, displaying a silvery-grey green hue. In summer, this plant produces whorls of hooded white flowers atop upright stems.

Phlomis purpurea 'Alba'

Phlomis purpurea 'Compact'

Phlomis purpurea 'Green Leaf'

Phlomis purpurea dark form

Phlomis purpurea subsp. almeriensis

Phlomis purpurea subsp. caballeroi

Phlomis rigida

This perennial reaches a height of up to 90 cm and features large, ovate leaves that have a coarse texture and are grey to mid-green in color, with a woolly white underside. Its sturdy stems produce whorls of hooded, soft yellow flowers, each measuring about 3 cm, blooming from late spring through autumn.

Phlomis russeliana

Phlomis russeliana 'Dappled Shade' (v)

Phlomis russeliana 'Mosaic' (v)

Phlomis samia L. is a perennial that develops into a compact clump, characterized by its coarse, heart-shaped leaves that are long and deep green. Unlike many other members of its family, this plant's foliage is smooth rather than hairy or silvery. In spring, it produces whorls of soft mauve-pink blooms that continue to flourish throughout the summer months. The seedheads that form after flowering provide both visual structure during the winter and serve as a resource for wildlife.

Phlomis samia L.

Phlomis samia L. 'Green Cap'

Phlomis samia L. 'Green Glory'

Phlomis sieheana

Phlomis taurica is a compact perennial that forms dense clumps. Its foliage consists of rough, heart-shaped leaves that are elongated and dark green, with a hairy, silvery underside. In spring, whorls of mauve blooms emerge and continue to flower throughout the summer. The seedheads that develop later can provide visual interest during the winter months and serve as a food source for wildlife.