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Phlomis russelliana
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Tall perennial with thick, soft, velvety, gray leaves which typically form a spreading mat. Leaves can be evergreen in warm climates. Tall flowering stems clothed with whorls of creamy yellow flowers appear in summer rising above the foliage. Sun or light shade, great for dry sites and light soils. Must have good drainage.
Phlomis
Species
russelliana
Cultivar
Turkish Sage
Labiatae
Syria
DETAILS
80 cm
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Deciduous
Grows in sandy soils / Needs well drained soil
Tolerates dry soils
Prefers a sheltered site / Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Nourishment / Whimsical
Perennials
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
We have this currently available in a PB 5 container.
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