Turkish Sage
NameTurkish Sage
Species NamePhlomis russeliana
Common NameTurkish Sage
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typein-ground
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive whorled pale yellow flowers arranged along upright stems, and large, textured green leaves.
Description
This specimen of Turkish Sage (Phlomis russeliana) is a herbaceous perennial displaying multiple upright stems with distinctive whorls of pale yellow, hooded flowers. Its large, textured green leaves form a bushy base, characteristic of a garden plant rather than a bonsai.
