Balearic Island sage Phlomis italica

ABOUT
P. italica is a spreading evergreen shrub to 60cm tall, with woolly, oblong leaves and whorls of up to six 2-lipped light pink flowers in the upper leaf axils in summer
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Lamiaceae
Synonyms
Balearic Island sage
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H4
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
group 8 or group 9
Soil
Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Cottage & Informal Garden City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal
Propogation
Propagate by seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Take softwood cuttings in summer
Pests
Leafhoppers may be a problem
Diseases
Generally trouble free
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