Phlomis chrysophylla
(Golden-leaved Jerusalem Sage)

Family - Lamiaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Lebanon
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 1m
Width - 1.2m
Location - The Terrace

Description: A small Evergreen Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Aromatic grey-green leaves are Elliptic to ovate in shape and gradually turn to yellow-green after flowering. The hooded flowers are bright golden yellow and held in whorls atop the upright stems. The flowers are produced in early summer and are followed by attractive seed heads. Attractive to pollinating insects.

Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Flower:

Bright golden yellow flowers are hooded and held in whorls at the tips of the stems. The flowers are produced in June and are followed by attractive seed heads.

Flower colour: Yellow

Flower shape: Hooded flowers held in whorls

Flowering time: June

Foliage:

Aromatic grey-green leaves are Elliptic to ovate in shape and have a woolly texture. The foliage gradually turns to yellow-green after flowering. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on upright stems.

Foliage Senescence: Evergreen

Foliage Shape: Elliptic to ovate

Propagation:

Cuttings, seed.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in fertile, well drained soil.