Jerusalem sage

- an award-winning ornamental plant.

Jerusalem sage (Phlomis fruticosa)
Jerusalem sage - Phlomis fruticosa
The plant and its yellow flower
Whorl of yellow flowers

Jerusalem sage is a small evergreen shrub. The leaves are aromatic and covered with fine hairs, giving the plant a greyish appearance. The numerous deep yellow flowers are placed in whorls on the upper part of the shoots.

Jerusalem sage is easy to propagate and has been grown as an ornamental plant for more than 400 years. It has received the British Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, a mark of quality  that helps gardeners and garden enthusiasts choose the best plants for their garden.


Facts:

  • Greenhouse location: Mediterranean House
  • Danish name: Almindelig løvehale
  • Latin name: Phlomis fruticosa
  • Family: Mint family / Lamiaceae
  • Natural habitat: The Mediterranean region

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