golden-leaved Jerusalem sage
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P. chrysophylla is a small, rounded evergreen shrub with sage-like ovate leaves to 6cm in length, becoming yellow-green in summer. Hooded golden-yellow flowers 3cm in length borne in whorls in the upper leaf axils in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- golden-leaved Jerusalem sage (Phlomis chrysophylla)
- Genus
- Phlomis
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 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 golden-leaved Jerusalem sage
Distribution map
Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of golden-leaved Jerusalem sage
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golden-leaved Jerusalem sage care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningUse light pruning to remove unwanted or damaged growth. For early-flowering types, prune after flowering; for late-flowering types, prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer or division in the spring. Propagate by seed in late spring under cover
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun. Seed heads can be left over winter for their effect
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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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