Phlomis italica (Balearic Island Sage)
Phlomis italica (Balearic Island Sage) is a spreading evergreen shrub with narrow, white-felted leaves and whorls of 2-lipped soft pink flowers in summer. The architectural presence of the blossoms and the evergreen foliage provide a great sight in all seasons.
Phlomis italica (Balearic Island Sage) is a spreading evergreen shrub with narrow, white-felted leaves and whorls of 2-lipped soft pink flowers in summer. The architectural presence of the blossoms and the evergreen foliage provide a great sight in all seasons.
- Grows up to 24-36 . tall and wide(60-90 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Excellent choice for beds and borders, wall-side borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for leafhoppers. Deer resistant.
- Prune lightly removing unsightly shoots as required in mid to late spring.
- Propagate by seed at 55-64°F (13-18°C) in spring. Take softwood cuttings in summer.
- Native to the Balearic Islands of Spain.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 9 – 11 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Phlomis |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | SpringSummer (Early,Mid) |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ – 36″ (60cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |