Phlomis purpurea
Family: Lamiaceae
Common names: PURPLE JERUSALEM SAGE, PURPLE PHLOMIS
Native to: Portugal, Spain
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, pink, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: +20 to +40 °F
Water: dry, moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant