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Phlomis italica
Spreading semi-evergreen perennial, with woolly, oblong light grey leaves and whorls of up to six 2-lipped light pink flowers in the upper leaf axils in summer. Attractive to bees. Best in a sunny site, not too crowded by other plants. Dry tolerant once established.
Genus
Phlomis
Species
italica
Cultivar
Common name
Balearic Island sage
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
Europe
DETAILS
Height
60 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Nourishment / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants