long-leaved Jerusalem sage
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A smaller species, clump-forming perennial with rough-textured, heart-shaped and long, dark green leaves which are hairy and silvery green on the underside. Whorls of yellow flowers shoot up in spring flowering all through summer and autumn. Seedheads can offer structural interest in winter and also attract wildlife
Scientific classification
- Species
- long-leaved Jerusalem sage (Phlomis longifolia)
- Genus
- Phlomis
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of long-leaved Jerusalem sage
Distribution map
Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of long-leaved Jerusalem sage
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long-leaved Jerusalem 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
PruningCut back to the ground as the foliage dies down, flower heads can be left until spring if upright for winter interest
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division and seed in spring
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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