Jerusalem Sage. Phlomis fruticosa, Lamiaceae Family: ( Lamiaceae ) , Jerusalem Sage. Also Called: Shrubby Jerusalem Sage. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem Sage) is a perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family, native to Albania, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Turkey, and regions of the former Yugoslavia. A bold grey Semi-deciduous, low-water, shrub for a warm, sunny border. A great Mediterranean climate plant - beautiful yellow whorls of fall flowers. Phlomis fruticosa, shrubby Jerusalem sage is known as a bee and butterfly attracting plant. The flower stalks and seed heads are ornamental when dry and provide winter interest and food for birds. Said to love the sun, but in Phoenix, Arizona it does best with some shade. The only Jerusalem Sage we have seen in Arizona are in partial shade. Quick Notes: Height: Grows into in a mound up to 3 feet high and up to 5 feet across. Flowers: Yellow flowers. Arranged in whorls, with several flowers on one vertical stalk, one on top of the other. Bilaterally symmetrical with a prominent upper lip shaped like a hood and curled over the lower lip. Blooming Time: Mid May - June. Leaves: Slightly glaucus, 2-3 inch long, lance-shaped, fuzzy leaves that are heart-shaped at the base. Found: Almost everyone says it is native to Albania, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Turkey, and regions of the former Yugoslavia. The USDA claims it is native to the USA (CA). Elevation: 0 - 5,500 feet. Hardiness: Root Hardy at Zone 7a. USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 �C (40 �F) Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Sun Exposure: Partial Shade Habitat: Desert soil, rock, does well in loose soil on slopes. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken March 11, 2009. Glendale, Arizona Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.

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