Phlomis aurea Bold Textures & Hardy Tropicals Somewhat drought tolerant though prefers

Somewhat drought tolerant though prefers some water in summer dry climates

Foliage is small and shiny and spring flowers are pinkish urns followed by dark purple berries

and some summer moisture is best

Frost hardy into the upper teens F

Phlomis aurea Bold Textures & Hardy Tropicals Somewhat drought tolerant though prefersOf the entire genus of mostly wooly leaved, mint family perennials, this is among the finest. Native to the dry Mediterranean, this 4 ft pyramidal, evergreen shrub holds its furry, golden leaves upright, making a particularly lovely texture among lavenders and olives in our dry garden. Creamy yellow flowers on rounded florets, set one over the other, add interest in spring and summer. A plant for bright light and lean soil. Loves a bit of summer