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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 4–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate 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

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — it provides excellent texture and vertical interest in xeriscapes or Mediterranean gardens; requiring minimal
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to partial shade; drought-tolerant and deer-resistant
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to partial shade
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — yellow flowers in the garden
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — heart-shaped leaves and captivating whorls of yellow; the leaves are slightly sticky to the touch, hence the
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) — perennial / shrub with yellow blooms; woolly leaves that can grow up to 4 inches long
Sticky Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis russeliana) — Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant; blooming profusely in late spring to early summer
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