Tuesday, October 30, 2007

"Jerusalem Sage" Phlomis (unknown)


I do not know what variety of Phlomis this particular plant is. Id been searching for Phlomis Russeliana, perhaps we dont have that one in Australia. P. Russeliana is greener with a more upright growth habit than this specimen, but I still adore its flowers.

Perriennial even here in Sydney, I simply cut it back if it gets too leggy. Tough drought tolerant plant with plenty of interest.

11 comments:

Lavender said...

You might not find this in your local garden center, but ask them and they can probally order you in one. Or try a specialist mail order nursery.
Cheers!

Anonymous said...

Drought resistant plants are certainly the best! This is a very pretty one too Lavender. Reminds me of pom poms. Not English twins ... the sort you make from wool :)

Lavender said...

Tehehehehe Anon From a distance, thats exactly what they look like! I just love thier impossible structure and sunny dispostion :)

Catherine said...

Hi Lavender

Please keep posting photos of your lovely garden. I love getting up in the morning when it's dark and damp here and going straight to your blog page to feast upon the gorgeous colours and light!! It makes a great start to the day.

Lavender said...

Thanks Catherine! I hope it will be useful to get you thru the long northern winter, I remember them well, seem to last forever dont they. Hang in there!

KinkyYogi said...

nice pic. gardening in cold english winter is really no fun...waiting for winter jasmine and your pics are inspiring till then. thanks. tonym. www.julespaxton.com.

Lavender said...

kinky yogi The winter here is so much milder than the UK, and dont get me wrong, I appreciate it...but Man! Do I hate weeding all year round LOL When I lived in the Northern Hemisphere, I used to ache for spring (as one does up there) but never appreciated that at least one had some time off from weeding Tehehehe

Sharon said...

That looks like a good plant for my garden... love the yellow flowers.

Lavender said...

Sharon Id bet theyd love your neck of the woods!

BetteJo said...

Ooooh very pretty! There's nothing like a bit of yellow to brighten up the garden.

Lavender said...

BetteJo Thanks BetteJo! I love these bright sunny plants :)