This shrub has an erect spreading stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has textured mid-green lanced-shaped leaves that are sage-like and the hooded tube-shaped yellow flowers appear in clusters around the stem during midsummer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 11

Phlomis fruticosais naturally found southern Europe to the eastern Mediterranean growing in rocky well drained, moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position. It dislikes wet conditions but tolerates light frost, drought or high temperatures.

Jerusalem Sage is a shrub that is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is used in coastal or in land gardens as a specimen or planted in herbaceous borders in small or cottage gardens. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and requires little maintenance. It is also planted in containers tolerating exposed positions. ID 1869

Phlomis(fe-LO-mes) fruticosa(fr-oo-TEE-ko-sa)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family