Phlomis lanata
Woolly Jerusalem Sage
Description
Phlomis lanata is a dense, compact, shrubby perennial to 2.5 ft., with 1-in. woolly, wrinkled leaves and whorls of 1/2 in tubular yellow flowers. Nearly everblooming if old, faded stems are cut out.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.