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Sticky Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis russeliana

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Overview

Phlomis russeliana, commonly known as Sticky Jerusalem Sage, is a robust perennial with woolly, heart-shaped leaves and captivating whorls of yellow, hooded flowers. Thriving in zones 5-9, it reaches up to 3-4 feet in height and spreads 2-3 feet. Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, it provides excellent texture and vertical interest in xeriscapes or Mediterranean gardens. Blooms appear in early to mid-summer.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — commonly known as Sticky Jerusalem Sage

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — pruning is often reserved for early spring to make way for new growth; is a robust perennial with woolly
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — perennial / shrub with yellow blooms; woolly leaves that can grow up to 4 inches long
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — yellow flowers in the garden; introducing the Phlomis russeliana
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — perennial / shrub for full; pruning is often reserved for early spring to make way for new growth
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — commonly known as Sticky Jerusalem Sage; thriving in zones 5-9, it reaches up to 3-4 feet in height, image 53
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — Thriving in zones 5-9, it reaches up to 3-4 feet in height and spreads 2-3 feet; perennial / shrub, image 56
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — heart-shaped leaves and captivating whorls of yellow; the leaves are slightly sticky to the touch, image 55
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — is a robust perennial with woolly; the Sticky Jerusalem Sage can reach heights of approximately 3 to 4, image 54

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