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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Phlomis russeliana
Turkish Sage
Flower Color
Description
A hairy perennial to 90cm in height, with large, ovate, rough-textured grey to mid-green leaves, with a woolly white coating beneath. Stout stems bear whorls of hooded, soft yellow flowers 3cm in length from late spring to autumn
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenMediterranean climate plantsCoastalGravel gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2LP150020V0020Z00010 | €5.85 | |
| H: 10cmP150020V0009Z00010 | €2.20 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.