What is the phlomise?
Phlomis is a genus of herbal plants and shrubs in the family lamiaceae . 100 species in this family come from North Africa, East and Central Asia and Europe. Plants have been naturalized and can now be found around the world. phlomis is a very distinctive plant that some would say that it looks curious. Gardeners who enjoy unique bed plants like shrubs in this family. Beginning gardeners usually have a success that grows this particular plant because it requires very low maintenance. This means that the lowest temperature it will tolerate is 0 ° Fahrenheit (-17.7 ° Celsius). Plants in this family prefer full exposure to the sun. They also prefer soil with some sand or clay with a pH of 6: 1-7.8, which is slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. They need an average amount of water, but I don't mind if the soil is on the dry side. The plant does not like to be in wet or muddy soil.
In general, the species in this family range from 4 to 6 feet high (1.2-1.8 m) and are about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide. Some cultivars, such as Edward Bowles, are significantly smaller, with an average height between 1 and 3 feet (0.5-0.9 m). From late spring until the beginning of autumn, phlomis flowers with very distinctive, hood, beliefs of bright yellow flowers that surround straight furry stems. The leaves of 6 inches (15.2 cm) are green or silver and have a wrinkled, velvety texture.
These plants produce fine boundaries for floral gardens and English gardens, otherwise several plants can be grown near a warm wall for a dramatic effect. Rock gardens or containers also create good homes for these plants. Bees, birds and butterflies are all attracted by gardens, where the phlomise . They are also deer resistant.
phlomis can be spread by dividing the root ball, cutting out of softabout wood or seed. The seed can start inside before the last freezing of the season; It cannot be sown directly into the ground. The seeds will germinate in two to seven weeks, so they should start in January to prepare for spring transplantation.
LeAFhoppers are primary pests who enjoy nibbling phlomis . LeAFhoppers can be removed by hand or insecticidal soap. However, phlomis is resistant to most common diseases of plants. Those who want to care easily, an interesting plant for their gardens may want to consider adding a type phlomis .