What is the common name for phlomis purpurea?
Phlomis purpurea|purple Jerusalem sage/RHS Gardening. Jerusalem sage is a shrubby evergreen in USDA Zones 8-10. Plants typically die to the ground in winter in USDA Zones 5, 6 and 7, with roots usually surviving. It is best grown in organically rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun.The Unseen Enemy: Root Rot and Fungal Foes Root rot is the silent killer of Jerusalem Sage, often undetected until significant damage has occurred. Yellowing leaves and stunted growth are the plant’s distress signals. If the soil emits a swampy odor or the roots are mushy and discolored, it’s time for immediate action.Phlomis russeliana, commonly called Turkish sage or Jerusalem sage, is an upright herbaceous perennial of the mint family that is native to open woods and clearings in Turkey and Syria.
Where is the best place to plant Phlomis?
How to care for Phlomis russeliana: Plant in well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded position, where its drought tolerance makes it a great choice for dry gardens or gravel borders once it becomes established. Cold Hardy: Phlomis is generally cold hardy, but providing a layer of mulch around the base of the plant in late autumn can help protect the roots during winter.
What are good companion plants for Phlomis?
Many phlomis have silvery-green, deer-resistant, woolly leaves that make it a good companion for achillea, nepeta, salvia, iris, daylily, opuntia, or agave. Phlomis looks nice as a specimen plant, embedded into a perennial border, massed together on a hill, or in a container. Phlomis russeliana will naturalise in the right conditions and is drought tolerant once it has established a good root structure. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding performance and reliability in the garden. In dynamic planting schemes it can be allowed to self-seed gently.