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Phlomis russeliana
Common Name: Jerusalem Sage, Turkish Sage
Overview
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | ? |
Cultivars
| Cultivar | Height | Spread | Blooms | Sun | Planted |
| Phlomis russeliana | 36-48" | 18-24" | Mid season | Full Sun | House garden beds |
Long-lived perennial which blooms late Spring to Autumn. Is very drought-tolerant.
Expect flowering after 1-2 years. May not come in the year when planted.
Is also very rigorous, and should be kept in check with root barriers.
Ongoing Management
Fertilization
Spring - Feed with mature compost after cutting back.
Pruning / Cutting Back
Spring - Cut back to just above the ground.
Divide after 10-15 years.
More Information
Web Sites
- Gardenia.net
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