Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from the Royal Horticultural Society. A sculptural evergreen plant originating from Syria with tall whorls of yellow flowers from early summer. Plants spread easily making for a good ground cover and are drought tolerant. The dried seed heads are perfect for dried arrangements.
Common name : Turkish Sage, Jerusalem Sage Family : Lamiaceae Type : Perennial
Position : Full Sun - Part Shade Soil requirements : Dry/Average Height : 60-90cm Spread: 60cm
Sowing method : Transplant. Start in a glass house or cold frame July-August. Note a cool temperature of 5°C is required for germination. When to plant : Transplant in spring
Depth : Surface sow and cover very lightly Germination : Germination varies but could take several months. Ideal germination temperature : 5°C
Spacing : 30cm Flowers : December - February
Cut down to the base in autumn. Seed heads can be left on for winter interest. Propagate by division in spring.
