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Easy & Unusual Jerusalem Sage

Jerusalem sage Phlomis fructicosa

Perennial

Blooms Tiny tubular hooded two-lipped yellow or white flowers in repeated whorled clusters along each stem emerging from handsome olive-green foliage in summer to fall

Light Full sun to part shade

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