About
A herbaceous perennial to around 1m high, with dark purple stems and long, tapered dark green leaves flushed with bronze. Hooded, pale lilac flowers are borne in whorls around upright stems in summer, and remain attractive as seedheads.
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 moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, reliably well-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back flower stems when no longer decorative
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to sage leafhopper
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free