Phlomis Species, Jerusalem Sage, Sticky Jerusalem Sage, Turkish Sage

Took 3 years to bloom but worth the wait. Nice vertical element in the garden. Ordinary soil, drought tolerant, great winter interest. ...Read More When the leaves on the flower stalk begin to go ratty, just remove them. Be sure to leave the stalk and its seedheads, because when it snows they'll each wear an adorable snowcap. Has survived NH winters nicely in zone 4.

This plant bloomed profusely from early spring and has quit blooming as of mid-May. If I cut off the spent blooms, will it bloom again? ...Read More Stalks had 2 to 3 blooms rising from the first flower and then from the 2nd flower. Where would you cut the stalk to get it to bloom again?

Love the stability of this plant, sure wish it was a native here. For me in NTX it is evergreen and will endure partial shade. I have p...Read Moreropagated from stem cuttings by poking them in a moist area of the garden and forgetting them...not all make it but some do.
I don't like it where it is at now and since we had some really deep freezes this year the top does look like it will drop leaves. So I plan on cutting it back and moving it into more sunny area. Will advise how it faired later.

One of my most treasured landscaping choices here in Texas. They are evergreen here and bloom yellow flowers all spring, summer and fall...Read More. The deer never touch the blooms or foilage. Initially purchased the plants in a one gallon pot. After 2 years in the ground, they measure 4 feet in height and width - and are still growing. They have endured light frosts and freezes without loosing foilage or branches - this summer we had three weeks of heat over 101 degrees for consecutive days - this sage took it in stride while still blooming. It's not too often that you can find a plant that has beauty, hardiness and deer resistance in Texas - so this one is winner for me.