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Phlomis samai (pink) - quartDescriptionPhlomis samia
Jerusalem Sage
Flower Color- Pink. Pale, creamy pink, pink-brownish.
Flower Shape and Structure - Flowers born in whorls of 10-20 blossoms around stem, flowers are tubular, hood shaped and 2 lipped.
Flower Size - Less than 1-inch, 1-3 inches
Bloom Time- May, June, July, August
Foliage - Indumentum, Leaf, Tomentum. Pointed oval leaves to 8'', toothed edges. Grey-green wooly, stinky leaves.
Fall Interest - Fruit/Berry/Seed. Seed heads.
Attractive seedheads after flowering.
Plant type - Evergreen, Perennial
Natural Range - North Africa, Europe, West Asia.
Habit and Form - Irregular/Other, Spreading. Clump forming.
Height - 2-4 feet. About 40".
Spread - 2-4 feet. 4-5 feet.
Water Requirements - Drought tolerant, Less than average moisture. Resents too much water in summer.
Light Requirements - Full Sun
Soil Conditions - Adaptable, Low fertility, Well-drained
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