About
This clump-forming perennial with rough-textured, heart-shaped and long, dark green leaves and, unusually, foliage is not hairy nor silvery grey. Seedheads can offer structural interest in winter and also attract wildlife. Whorls of soft mauve-pink flowers shoot up in spring flowering 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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toSlovenia to Turkey
Care notes
CultivationWill grow nicely in fertile well-drained soil in full sun but prefering partial shade and moist soils
PruningCut back to the ground as the foliage dies down, flower heads can be left until spring for winter interest if upright
PropagationPropagate by division and seed in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leafhoppers
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)