About
An evergreen, woody perennial with rough-textured, heart-shaped and long, grey-green leaves which are hairy and silvery green on the underside. Seedheads can offer structural interest in winter and also attract wildlife. Has whorls of dark yellow, hooded flowers all through summer.
About the genus
Phlomis can be herbaceous perennials or evergreen shrubs, with sage-like leaves and whorls of tubular, hooded flowers over a long period in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Sand, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationWill grow nicely in fertile well-drained soil in full sun and will tolerate some partial shade
PruningPrune old wood in spring, see pruning group 9 or pruning group 8 for more detail
PropagationPropagate by seed or division in spring and softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leafhoppers
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)