PHLOMIS grandiflora 'Lloyd's Silver'
Medium
Sun
Yellow
Well drained soil
Summer
Multiple
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Description
Phlomis grandiflora 'Lloyd's Silver'
Height x Spread: 60cm x 60cm
Phlomis is commonly known as Jerusalem Sage, this cultivar, 'Lloyd's Silver', has whorls of dark yellow flowers which appear over soft grey lance-shaped evergreen foliage during the summer.
A useful small shrub or sub-shrub, it is drought tolerant and will also withstand salt laden air making it a great choice for coastal gardens. Requiring full sun and well-drained soil it will grow happily in south-facing, wall-side flower beds and borders. Bred in the USA.
This Plant is featured within - Rosy's Planting Plan for a Drought Resistant Border
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