Phlomis russeliana
Turkish sage
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
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Phlomis can be herbaceous perennials or evergreen shrubs, with sage-like leaves and whorls of tubular, hooded flowers over a long period in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Phlomis russeliana
Turkish sage
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