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Phlomis lanata
Compact evergreen shrub with small sage-like grey-green leaves. In spring and summer it has whorls of deep yellow flowers. These are attractive to bees. It likes a sunny well drained site, not grounded out by other plants. Dry tolerant.
Genus
Phlomis
Species
lanata
Cultivar
Common name
Woolly Jerusalem sage
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
Crete
DETAILS
Height
40 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Enthusiast / 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