Phlomis samia
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A clump-forming perennial with rough-textured, heart-shaped and long, dark green leaves and, unusually, foliage is not hairy nor silvery grey. Has a preference for moist and well drained soils. Whorls of soft mauve-pink flowers shoot up in spring flowering all through summer. Seedheads can offer structural interest in winter and also attract wildlife
Scientific classification
- Species
- Phlomis samia (Phlomis samia)
- Genus
- Phlomis
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous · Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Phlomis samia
Distribution map
Slovenia to Turkey
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Phlomis samia
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Phlomis samia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back to the ground as the foliage dies down, flower heads can be left until spring for winter interest if upright
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division and seed in spring
Growing
GrowingWill grow nicely in fertile well-drained soil in full sun but prefering partial shade and moist soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers
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