• Flowers: Showy, fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers arranged in whorls on vertical stems, blooming late spring to early summer.
• Foliage: Semi-evergreen shrub with soft, wrinkled, silvery-green leaves (white underneath) that look like sage.
• Light: Prefers full sun (at least 6-8 hours) but can tolerate light shade.
• Water/Soil: Highly drought-tolerant once established; requires very well-drained soil (sandy or loamy).
• Dimensions: Typically 3–4 feet high and 3–5 feet wide.
• Maintenance: Prune heavily by half after flowering to maintain shape and prevent it from becoming woody/leggy.
• Pest/Disease: Generally disease-free, though susceptible to leafhoppers.
• Uses: Excellent for xeric gardens, borders, mass planting, or as a focal point

Phlomis fruticosa