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Care of the plant Phlomis fruticosa or Jerusalem sage

The genus Phlomis, family Lamiaceae, comprises 100 species of shrubs and herbaceous plants native to Asia and the Mediterranean region. Some species are: Phlomis fruticosa, Phlomis cypria, Phlomis chrysophylla, Phlomis purpurea, Phlomis italica, Phlomis russeliana, Phlomis lycia, Phlomis samia, Phlomis lanata, Phlomis lychnitis, Phlomis maroccana, Phlomis viscosa.

Common name: Jerusalem sage. This species is native to eastern Mediterranean.

They are perennial plants with a woody base that reach 1 meter (3.28 feet) in height. It has two types of leaves: the basal ones are 9 cm (3.54") long and are elliptical or lanceolate, and the upper ones are smaller. These leaves are velvety and similar to Salvia. The showy yellow flowers appear in whorls. They bloom during the summer.

Jerusalem sage is used in Mediterranean rockery, on slopes, in groups and in pots. It's ideal for gardens by the sea.

Phlomis fruticosa needs a sunny exposure and average annual temperatures of 15-25 ºC (59-77 ºF). It does not resist the intense cold.

It does not resist very acid soils; Jerusalem sage prefers well-drained and light calcareous soils but grows in any type of soil. Transplanting and planting are done in spring or fall.

Water moderately throughout the year waiting for the substrate to be completely dry. Jerusalem sage is a drought resistant plant.

Fertilize lightly with compost in the fall.

Phlomis fruticosa does not need pruning.

Jerusalem sage is resistant to pests but sensitive to excess moisture.

Phlomis fruticosa is propagated by stem cuttings (late summer or winter) or by seeds sown in spring or fall.

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