Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Phlomis fruticosa is an attractive Mediterranean perennial shrub. Small, spreading and evergreen, it bears pretty grey-green sage-like leaves. In summer hooded, deep yellow flowers appear on tall stems. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Phlomis fruticosa in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Divide in spring or take softwood cuttings in summer.

Plant calendar

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Phlomis and wildlife

Phlomis is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Phlomis poisonous?

Phlomis has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Phlomis fruticosa
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