The Turkish Salvia, a small shrub perfect for borders, rockeries and slopes. It requires very little maintenance and brings beauty with its flowers and foliage.
Aromatic and wild evergreen up to 90cm. Branches and leaves have a whitish appearance due to the hairs that cover them. Oval, thick, greyish-green leaves. Yellow flowers.
Erosion control. It is very useful for environmental restoration. It needs occasional watering and a yearly pruning.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Groundcover, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Honey producing plant, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden

| Flower colour | Yellow |
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| Flowering period | June, July, Spring, Summer |
| Foliage persistence | Semi-evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
| Botanical name | Phlomis russeliana |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Wildlife | Bees |
| Planting period | March, April, May, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
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| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Groundcover, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Honey producing plant, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden |
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| Distance between plants | 5 plants/Sqm. |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | Alkaline |
| Soil type | Chalk, Stony, Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Dry |
| Hardiness | Non hardy, Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
| Watering | Moderate |
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