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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: Middle East |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [Phlomis ferruginea] |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Phlomis viscosa (Viscid Jerusalem Sage) An evergreen shrub 3 to 5 feet tall with ovate 2 to 3 inch long woolly and wrinkled yellow green leaves that are lighter on the underside. From late spring to early summer 1/2 inch long yellow flowers in many flowered wooly clusters (whorls) bloom at the branch tips. Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigate occasionally if at all. Seem hardy to the mid 20's and likely less. A tough and decorative drought tolerant plant. The specific epithet "viscosa" means viscid or sticky but this plant does not seem any more so than many other of the Phlomis. This plant is native to rocky slopes from 1,000 to 4,700 feet in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Turkey. We received this plant from Carol Bornstein, horticulturist at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Phlomis viscosa .
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