Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

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

Phlomis longifolia is native to the hills of Turkey and Lebanon. It forms a neat evergreen shrub of rich, olive-green leaves. In summer hooded, deep yellow flowers appear on vertical stems.

For best results grow Phlomis longifolia in a well-drained soil in full sun – it's drought tolerant once established. 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 longifolia
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