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Phlomis 'Edward Bowles' (Jerusalem sage 'Edward Bowles')

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Variety or Cultivar
'Edward Bowles' is an upright, evergreen subshrub with large, wrinkled, heart-shaped, grey-green leaves and, in summer, whorls of hooded, bright yellow flowers, paler on the hoods.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1 m 1.5 m 2-5 years
3 ft 4 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Seed heads can be left on for winter interest.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Pests

Leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Prune out unsightly shoots only (only when needed)

Prune evergreen shrubs lightly (only if needed)

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Divide and replant in spring

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

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