About
Deciduous clump-forming perennial about 1.2m tall, with arrow-shaped, deeply serrated mid-green basal leaves, and upright purple, leafy stems bearing whorls of hooded, lavender-pink flowers in mid and late summer.
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
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any reasonably fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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