Phlomis tuberosa ‘Amazone’
Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone' has whorls lavender-pink blooms arranged in dense clusters at intervals along burgundy stems .
Phlomis tuberosa ‘Amazone’ has whorls of elegant and unusual, lavendar-pink blooms arranged in dense clusters at intervals along burgundy stems May through July, followed by attractive seed heads in autumn. An unusual and quite stunning member of the mint family, taller and more vigorous than the species. Bushy plants with rough textured, arrow-shaped green leaves. Best in sandy, fertile, well-drained soil, tolerating drought better than damp.
Common Name: Jerusalem Sage
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: lavender
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Dry, Average
Stem Colour: Burgundy
Fragrance: No
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Benefits: Butterflies Bees Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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