About
A damp-loving herbaceous perennial to around 30cm in height, with deeply-veined, toothed blue-green foliage. Tubular-shaped, dark purple to maroon-red flowers appear on upright stems from June to July. Performs well in open fields.
About the genus
Phlomoides is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any reasonably moist but well-drained soil in sun to part shade. Ensure adequate drainage in winter
PruningCut down flowered stems at the end of summer or leave for winter interest and prune in early spring
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leafhoppers
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free