Phlomis fruticosa

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Jerusalem sagePerennial, EvergreenFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Phlomis fruticosa is an attractive Mediterranean perennial shrub. Small, spreading and evergreen, it bears pretty grey-green sage-like leaves. In summer hooded, deep yellow flowers appear on tall stems. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Phlomis fruticosa in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Divide in spring or take softwood cuttings in summer.

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Phlomis ‘Fruticosa’ and wildlife

Phlomis ‘Fruticosa’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Phlomis ‘Fruticosa’ poisonous?

Phlomis ‘Fruticosa’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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