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sage-leaf mullein

Phlomoides tuberosa

Pollinator FriendlyDrought Resistant

Genus: Phlomoides
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

P. tuberosa is a perennial with purplish stems carrying deeply veined and sharply serrated, dark green arrow-shaped leaves. Clusters of purple or pink flowers appear in summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, reliably well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 8 or pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in spring

Pests

Leafhoppers may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensLow MaintenanceGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years