Phlomis Fruticosa by cmolsen2002

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Jun 21, 2008

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Description

Grown in gardens for over 400 years, Phlomis fruticosa is a handsome Mediterranean species and a popular choice when a bold grey shrub is wanted for a warm sunny border. It is reliably hardy in all but the coldest gardens, although hard frost can cause passing damage to the shoot tips. Robust and impressive in well-drained positions, especially in limy soils, it can become leggy and bare at the base unless trimmed annually. As a younger plant, it does best in fertile ground, and benefits from propagating every few years. To propagate, take cuttings in summer. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). This is also known as Jerusalem Sage.

Comments (8)

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ag_tn

10:28AM | Sat, 21 June 2008

now thats a crazy lookin plant! great shot :)

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durleybeachbum

1:44PM | Sat, 21 June 2008

This is another species that our council plant in the cliff gardens, like the Hypericum I posted this week. You've got super detail in this macro... great.

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auntietk

2:22PM | Sat, 21 June 2008

Nice photo! The detail is awesome. And thanks for the comprehensive information!

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Blush

4:18PM | Sat, 21 June 2008

Wow What a flower I love the color Had to laugh on your comment on my cherries And BTW my e bots are comming in now Hugs Your sis Susan~

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ShadowsNTime

6:19PM | Sat, 21 June 2008

Wow, what interesting texture in the leaf and the lemon yellow is awesome! The petals have a sort of velvet look, beautiful macro, beautiful subject!

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goodoleboy

6:52PM | Sat, 21 June 2008

Stellar colors and detail in this amazing macro of an amazing plant, Chris! Between durleybeachbum and yourself, I'm learning Latin and arcane floral information at an amazing rate of speed.