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Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Cashmeriana

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Overview

Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis cashmeriana) is a perennial with distinctive whorled, pink-purple blooms on tall spikes, up to 4-5 feet. Its soft, woolly, gray-green leaves span roughly 6-8 inches long, adding textural contrast. Hardy in zones 7-9, it requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established, it's excellent for xeriscaping and provides striking vertical interest in borders or Mediterranean-themed gardens.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Type Shrub
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Cashmeriana) — Its soft, woolly, gray-green leaves span roughly 6-8 inches long, adding textural contrast
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Cashmeriana) — pink-purple blooms on tall spikesJerusalem Sage (Phlomis Cashmeriana) — Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis cashmeriana) is a perennial with distinctive whorled

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae

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Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Cashmeriana) — Its soft, woolly, gray-green leaves span roughly 6-8 inches long, adding textural contrast
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Cashmeriana) — pink-purple blooms on tall spikes
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Cashmeriana) — Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis cashmeriana) is a perennial with distinctive whorled

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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