Phlomis fruticosa Plant Delights Introductions although its native haunts are

although its native haunts are moist valleys in the Black Sea region (Bulgaria and Turkey)

Extended dry spells in summer can decrease blooming as is typical in their native range of Texas and Mexico

just evergreen slender

Cypripedium tibeticum makes a small 8" tall clump

Cut flowers and foliage:Canna foliage is an excellent long lasting addition to flower arrangements

Phlomis fruticosa Plant Delights Introductions although its native haunts arePhlomis fruticosa is a plant we wouldn't garden without. For year round interest it's hard to beat this felt like, grey leaved, drought loving perennial sub shrub from the Transcaucasia (Italy west to Georgia). The dense 30" tall x 5' wide clumps of evergreen (or should I say ever grey) finger shaped, heavily textured foliage provide a nice foil for the whorls of yellow, snapdragon like flowers that top the plant in late April May. Phlomis fruticosa