Phlomis fruticosa Jerusalem sage (Labiatae) Evergreen shrub

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Phlomis fruticosa
Jerusalem sage
Evergreen shrub
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The Phlomis fruticosa plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jerusalem sage.

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Latin Name:  Phlomis fruticosa
Common Name:  Jerusalem sage
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.3   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Dry cliffs and rocky places in limestone hills to 1000 metres[184].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained soil in full sun[182] with shelter from cold winds[200]. Grows well in poor gravelly soils and on hot dry banks[182]. Grows better in the milder areas of Britain[197]. Prefers very little water in the summer. Established plants are drought resistant[190]. Plants are hardy to about -10°c when growing in a well-drained soil[202]. Plants flower most freely on young wood so any pruning is best done in late spring[202]. The leaves, when bruised, emit an aromatic sage-like perfume[245]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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