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Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Fruticosa 'Compact Form'

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Overview

The Jerusalem Sage 'Compact Form' (Phlomis fruticosa) is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub. It boasts dense whorls of yellow, hooded flowers in late spring to early summer atop upright stems, reaching about 3 feet in height and spread. Foliage comprises woolly, sage-green leaves, offering superb textural contrast. Ideal for xeriscapes or Mediterranean-style gardens, it requires well-drained soil and full sun to thrive. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Fruticosa 'Compact Form') — The Jerusalem Sage 'Compact Form' (Phlomis fruticosa) is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Fruticosa 'Compact Form') — The Jerusalem Sage 'Compact Form' (Phlomis fruticosa) is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub

Photograph: Alan Rockefeller, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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