Phlomis lanata 'Pygmy' (Woolly Jerusalem Sage)
Woolly Jerusalem Sage ' 'Pygmy', Dwarf Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis lanata 'Pygmy' (Woolly Jerusalem Sage) is a very compact evergreen shrub with architectural whorls of deep yellow flowers over a long season. Blooming from spring to summer, the showy flowers appear on short stems above the foliage. Additional flushes of bloom may occur throughout the growing season if the stems are promptly cut back after flowering. Reminiscent of sage, the foliage of lance-shaped, deeply-veined, gray-green leaves, up to 1 in. long (2.5 cm), is however not aromatic. Seed heads can be left over winter for their effect. This dwarf Woolly Jerusalem Sage is perfect for containers and small gardens.
- Grows up to 18-24 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm).
- Performs best in full sun to light shade in fertile, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Very useful and adaptable in the garden. Excellent choice for the dry sunny border, cottage gardens or coastal gardens.
- Low maintenance and generally disease free. Keep an eye out for leafhoppers. Deer resistant.
- Seed heads can be left on for winter interest.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or division in the spring.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Phlomis |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Salt |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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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 | 8
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Phlomis |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Salt |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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