Overview Yellow Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis fruticosa) is a stunning perennial shrub that enhances any garden with its bright golden-yellow blooms and soft, silvery-green foliage. Renowned for its drought tolerance and low maintenance, its an ideal choice for adding texture and color to borders, rock gardens, and Mediterranean landscapes.
Key Features
Produces rich yellow blooms that brighten any outdoor space.
Drought-tolerant once established.
Aromatic, soft green leaves with fuzzy texture.
Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
Perfect for borders, slopes, or decorative containers.
Easy to grow and low-maintenance perennial.
Specifications
Common Name: Jerusalem Sage
Botanical Name: Phlomis fruticosa
Plant Type: Perennial Shrub
Flower Color: Bright Yellow
Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
Height: 2436 inches
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well-drained soil
Water Requirement: Moderate to Low
Hardiness Zones: 710
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Special Features: Drought-tolerant, aromatic, pollinator-friendly
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Planting & Growing Guide
Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring or start indoors 68 weeks before the last frost.
Lightly press seeds into the soil and water gently.
Maintain moderate moisture until germination (1421 days).
Transplant young plants outdoors after frost danger passes.
Water sparingly once established; avoid overwatering.