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This plant likes full sun to light shade and becomes leggy if planted in deep shade. It prefers adequate irrigation and well-draining soil. Jerusalem sage is also drought-tolerant and can be planted in hot, exposed areas of the landscape. This attractive plant is hardy to about twenty-three degrees Fahrenheit.
- How do you grow Jerusalem sage?
- Does Jerusalem sage spread?
- Is Jerusalem sage invasive?
- How long does Jerusalem sage bloom?
- Should I cut back Jerusalem sage?
- Why is my Jerusalem sage dying?
- How do you transplant Jerusalem sage?
- How do you care for Jerusalem sage?
- What can you do with Jerusalem sage?
- How do you prune Turkish sage?
- Is Jerusalem sage native to California?
- How do you plant phlomis Russeliana?
How do you grow Jerusalem sage?
Growing Phlomis (Jerusalem Sage)
- Latin Name Pronunciation: flow'-miss.
- Light/Watering: Full sun. Water thoroughly after planting and give the plant a weekly soaking until it is established. ...
- Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Average, well drained soil; lean, sandy soil is ideal. Do not fertilize.
- Continuing Care: Easily grown. Divide in early spring.
Does Jerusalem sage spread?
Jerusalem sage is a shrub that ranges natively from Turkey to Syria. ... This Jerusalem sage usually grows to a height and spread of 3-4 feet (1 m.). In late spring and summer, it produces lots of bright yellow flowers on the upper ends of its stems.
Is Jerusalem sage invasive?
Jerusalem Sage has easily naturalized to many parts of California. Although it is not listed as being invasive, it could easily adapt and become so. When growing it, take care to keep it contained in your garden.
How long does Jerusalem sage bloom?
The blossoms last about 2-weeks. For us, this plant spreads slowly. It's been in our garden 4 years, and now needs weeded out. It was first planted in the shadow of Russian Sage.
Should I cut back Jerusalem sage?
Jerusalem sage is also drought-tolerant and can be planted in hot, exposed areas of the landscape. This attractive plant is hardy to about twenty-three degrees Fahrenheit. It should be heavily pruned in late winter and given applications of ammonium phosphate fertilizer in spring.
Why is my Jerusalem sage dying?
The reason for sage plants wilting or drooping can be because of over watering, fungal disease, too much fertilizer or under watering. Sage is a drought resistant plant and sensitive to too much moisture around the roots so over watering is the most common cause of a sage plant wilting.
How do you transplant Jerusalem sage?
Push the blade of a shovel into the soil 4 to 6 inches deep all the way around the plant to mark the drip line. Dig down from the drip line markings up to 10 inches deep, and work the shovel toward the center of the phlomis plant. Continue digging until the entire phlomis is detached from the ground.
How do you care for Jerusalem sage?
Plant Jerusalem sage in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Promote a second flush of bloom by promptly trimming off faded stems after the plant's early-summer bloom.
What can you do with Jerusalem sage?
Jerusalem sage can be used as the more common sage (Salvia officinalis) in meat dishes or stews. The leaves can be fried in butter or oil and used as a garnish on meat, vegetable or egg dishes. Chop Jerusalem sage and add to pasta or risotto dishes. As with the common variety, Jerusalem sage should be used sparingly.
How do you prune Turkish sage?
For added interest, leave the old flowers on the plant as they look great with the winter frosts on them. Turkish Sage needs little pruning, apart from cutting back any frost-damaged shoots in spring. At this time of year you can also propagate the plant through division.
Is Jerusalem sage native to California?
It is native to Baja California, and California as far north as San Diego County, where it is a member of the coastal sage scrub plant community.
How do you plant phlomis Russeliana?
Customer Review - Phlomis russeliana
- Germination Instructions. Sow in a cold frame in Jan-Feb. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. ...
- Growing Instructions. Prefers a fertile, well-drained, rocky soil in full sun. Will tolerate partial sun.
- Cultivation Instructions. Propagate by division in spring.
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