Jerusalem Lampwick (Phlomis fruticosa)
Phlomis fruticosa, Jerusalem Sage, is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub. Known for woolly, grey-green leaves and bright yellow, hooded flowers in late spring to early su
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering.
Watering
Drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly.
Soil
Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, sandy or rocky soil.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures; hardy to -12 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not required; light feeding in poor soils.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering.
Drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly.
After establishment
Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, sandy or rocky soil.
Prefers warm temperatures; hardy to -12 °C.
Ideal 10-30 °C
Outdoor
Generally not required; light feeding in poor soils.
Early spring, if needed
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental, Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1.2 m
Spread
0.9-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf Color
Grey-green, Silver-green
Leaf Type
Lanceolate to ovate
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyLamiaceae
- genusPhlomis
- speciesPhlomis fruticosa
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.