Phlomis samia | Greek Jerusalem Sage
DESCRIPTION
Phlomis samia is a distinctive perennial native to Greece and Turkey, recognized for its whorls of mauve-pink flowers and lush green foliage. Its textured leaves form a dense, verdant base, adding color and structure to Mediterranean-style or xeric gardens. Thriving in rocky and dry soils, this plant is well-suited to hot, sunny locations, where its hardy, resilient foliage provides year-round interest.
Blooming from late spring into early summer, Phlomis samia sends up tall stems adorned with rings of soft mauve-pink tubular flowers. These unique blooms attract bees and butterflies, enhancing the garden with movement and subtle color. With its distinct form and pollinator-friendly flowers, Phlomis samia brings elegance and ecological value to borders, mixed beds, and naturalized garden areas.
DESCRIPTION
Phlomis samia is a distinctive perennial native to Greece and Turkey, recognized for its whorls of mauve-pink flowers and lush green foliage. Its textured leaves form a dense, verdant base, adding color and structure to Mediterranean-style or xeric gardens. Thriving in rocky and dry soils, this plant is well-suited to hot, sunny locations, where its hardy, resilient foliage provides year-round interest.
Blooming from late spring into early summer, Phlomis samia sends up tall stems adorned with rings of soft mauve-pink tubular flowers. These unique blooms attract bees and butterflies, enhancing the garden with movement and subtle color. With its distinct form and pollinator-friendly flowers, Phlomis samia brings elegance and ecological value to borders, mixed beds, and naturalized garden areas.
DESCRIPTION
Phlomis samia is a distinctive perennial native to Greece and Turkey, recognized for its whorls of mauve-pink flowers and lush green foliage. Its textured leaves form a dense, verdant base, adding color and structure to Mediterranean-style or xeric gardens. Thriving in rocky and dry soils, this plant is well-suited to hot, sunny locations, where its hardy, resilient foliage provides year-round interest.
Blooming from late spring into early summer, Phlomis samia sends up tall stems adorned with rings of soft mauve-pink tubular flowers. These unique blooms attract bees and butterflies, enhancing the garden with movement and subtle color. With its distinct form and pollinator-friendly flowers, Phlomis samia brings elegance and ecological value to borders, mixed beds, and naturalized garden areas.
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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: Reaches 3-4 feet tall
Width: Spreads about 3-4 feet wide
Foliage color: Green, large, textured leaves
Flower color: Mauve, arranged in whorls along the stem
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune back lightly after blooming
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7-10
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
