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Phlomis
Also called Lampwick Plant, Jerusalem Sages, Lampwick Plants, Lampwicks, Sages
Phlomis is a genus of over 100 herbaceous plants, subshrubs and shrubs in the mint family, native from the Mediterranean east to China. Most grow in full sun with sharp drainage, and the woody species suit gravel gardens and dry borders.
Phlomis is a genus of over 100 species of herbaceous plants, subshrubs and shrubs in the mint family Lamiaceae, native from the Mediterranean region east across central Asia to China.
The name Phlomis derives from a Greek word for "flame", and may refer to the leaves' use in ancient times as lamp wicks. Common names include Jerusalem sage and lampwick plant.
Goldleaf Lampwick · Shrubby Jerusalem sage · Large Flowered Lampwick · Longleaf Lampwick · Turkish Sage
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