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Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)
Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)
Pollinator-friendly shrub with yellow spring flowers
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Jerusalem Sage brings a bold, silvery presence to sunny gardens long before its flowers appear. Its soft, woolly silver-green leaves form a sturdy shrub that feels made for sun, heat, and dry places where fussier plants struggle.
In late spring and early summer, tall stems rise above the foliage, stacked with rings of bright yellow flowers. The shape is bold and architectural, and when the flowers fade, the seed heads stay handsome well into the season—many people cut them for dried arrangements. It’s a plant that keeps giving long after peak bloom.
Once established, Jerusalem Sage asks very little. It prefers sun, lean soil, and good drainage, and it actually performs best when not overwatered or overfed. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love the nectar-rich flowers, making this a natural fit for wildlife gardens. Paired with lavender, rosemary, or other Mediterranean plants, it looks completely at home.
If you garden in a dry, sunny spot and want something that feels strong, timeless, and low-effort, this is a plant you’ll come to rely on.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Soft, silvery foliage with bold texture
- Bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer
- Extremely drought tolerant once established
- Decorative seed heads for drying
- Loved by pollinators and hummingbirds
- Low maintenance and long lived
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Semi-evergreen shrub
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, dry to average soil
- Water: Low once established
- Growth habit: Upright, architectural
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–10
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: 3 ft. × 2 ft.
- Flower color: Bright yellow
- Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
- Foliage: Silvery gray, woolly
BEST USES
- Xeriscape and drought-tolerant gardens
- Mediterranean-style landscapes
- Borders and slopes
- Pollinator and hummingbird gardens
- Dried floral arrangements
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choose Jerusalem Sage if you want a plant that:
- Thrives in sun and dry soil
- Needs very little care
- Brings structure and silver color to the garden
- Supports pollinators
- Looks good even after blooming
This is a plant that feels dependable—strong in heat, beautiful in bloom, and steady through the seasons.
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.