Phlomis fruticosa
Jerusalem Lampwick (Jerusalem Sage) is an introduced Mediterranean evergreen shrub featuring wrinkled, woolly grey-green leaves and whorls of hooded yellow flowers. Cultivated for its extreme drought tolerance in ornamental gardens, it can escape into nearby natural limestone habitats, where its dense growth outcompetes native dwarf shrubs and alters local plant composition.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Low
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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