About
A compact evergreen shrub with sage-like grey-green leaves to 2.5cm in length, with whorls of deep yellow flowers 2cm in length in 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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens
Native toCrete
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun. Seed heads can be left over winter for their effect
PruningPruning group 8 or pruning group 9
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer or division in the spring. Propagate by seed in late spring under cover
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leafhoppers
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)