Phlomis fruticosa

Jerusalem Sage


Semi-evergreen Perennial

A top notch, drought tolerant perennial that's tough, easy to grow, and looks great in a sunny spot for months on end. Spring to summer blooms in distinctive whorls on tall stems attract bees and butterflies and the dried seed heads create an interesting architectural effect. Wooly gray foliage is evergreen, but best cut back in early season to allow for fresh foliage to take its place and create a more attractive and tidy clump.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low, Occasional

Description

Size: 36 - 48 tall x 36 - 48 wide
Shape / Form: Irregular, Upright
Foliage Texture: Medium, Coarse
Foliage Quality: Fuzzy / Furry / Woolly

Features: Attractive Foliage, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Flower Color: Yellow, Yellow / Gold
Bloom Season: Spring, Summer, May, Jun
Flower Shape: Whorl

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Cutting Garden, Hell Strip, Mixed Border
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Low Water / No Water, Tough / Fool-Proof
Wildlife: Bees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low


Suitable Substitutes

Phlomis fruticosa 'Nana' | NANA DWARF JERUSALEM SAGE
Phlomis fruticosa (Compact Form)

Perfect Partners

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' | FEATHER REED GRASS
Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast' | Otto Quast Spanish Lavender

Plant Combos