Phlomis tuberosa Amazone

Flower colour

Flower style:
Spikes

Foliage colour

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

10-4a
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Plant size:
1.2m
Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone' (Jerusalem sage) size and shape
90cm
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Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone'

Jerusalem sage
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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