Phlomis italica (Balearic Island Sage)
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.
- Grows up to 24-36 . tall and wide(60-90 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Excellent choice for beds and borders, wall-side borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for leafhoppers. Deer resistant.
- Prune lightly removing unsightly shoots as required in mid to late spring.
- Propagate by seed at 55-64°F (13-18°C) in spring. Take softwood cuttings in summer.
- Native to the Balearic Islands of Spain.
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Requirements
| 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 | 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) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| 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 | 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) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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