Phlomis italica, Balearic Island Sage pollinator Leathery green leaves that grow

Leathery green leaves that grow in large whorls top bare stems to an impressive size

Many other pollinators use this plant as a nectar source

saturated color is exhilarating against its light green leaves

Green in bud and golden-green in flower during mid-summer

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Phlomis italica, Balearic Island Sage pollinator Leathery green leaves that growEvergreen, interesting, and very pretty, this Phlomis surrounds its stems with soft pink tiered whorls of hooded flowers in mid summer, and the leaves are a complimentary light grey green altogether soft in texture and soft in color. Grows to a compact, manageable size. (Incidentally, the Balearic Islands are off the coast of Spain near Mallorca, but you knew that, right?) Mature size: 3 feet tall & wide Minimum temperature: 0 F