Balearic Island Sage, Italian Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis italica (Balearic Island Sage) is a spreading evergreen shrub with narrow, white-felted leaves and whorls of 2-lipped soft pink flowers in summer. The architectural presence of the blossoms and the evergreen foliage provide a great sight in all seasons.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
9 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Phlomis |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
9 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Phlomis |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Phlomis italica (Balearic Island Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Phlomis italica (Balearic Island Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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