Bourgeau sage
Also known as: Bourgeau phlomis
An evergreen, woody perennial with rough-textured, heart-shaped and long, dark green leaves which are hairy and silvery green on the underside. Has whorls of bright yellow, hooded flowers all through summer. Seedheads can offer structural interest in winter and also attract wildlife
Scientific classification
- Species
- Bourgeau sage (Phlomis bourgaei)
- Genus
- Phlomis
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Bourgeau sage
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Bourgeau sage
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Bourgeau sage care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division in spring and softwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingWill grow nicely in fertile well-drained soil in full sun and will tolerate some partial shade
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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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