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Flower style:

Spikes

Foliage colour

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

10-4a

Plant size:

1.2m

90cm

Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone'

Jerusalem sage

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2l pot

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Scientific family:

Lamiaceae

Type:

Herbaceous perennial

Origin:

Europe: Eastern Europe

Lifecycle:

Deciduous

Garden style:

Cottage/informal or mediterranean

Position:

Border

Characteristics:

Drought tolerant

Soil:

Clay, loam, sand, chalk or silt

pH:

Acid, alkaline or neutral

Aspect:

South, east or west

Exposure:

Exposed or sheltered

Shape:

Erect

Maintenance:

Typical maintenance

Time to maturity:

2-5 years

Description:

Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone' is an attention-grabbing perennial, with whorls of pink flowers at intervals along upright dark purple stems, standing out boldly against woolly, dark green leaves. The flowers are followed by attractive seedheads, and the effect of the dried seedheads and stems is impressive, especially when planted in drifts in a border. It likes a well-drained soil in full sun, and is drought tolerant once established. Ideal for cottage garden or Mediterranean-style planting, and also looks good with grasses.

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by Andrea

Last updated 08 Jun 2012

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