Phlomoides atropurpurea

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Synonyms

Phlomis atropurpurea

Herbaceous Perennial
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A damp-loving herbaceous perennial to around 30cm in height, with deeply-veined, toothed blue-green foliage. Tubular-shaped, dark purple to maroon-red flowers appear on upright stems from June to July. Performs well in open fields

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H5
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any reasonably moist but well-drained soil in sun to part shade. Ensure adequate drainage in winter

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut down flowered stems at the end of summer or leave for winter interest and prune in early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease-free