Cashmere sage
Phlomis cashmeriana
Stately herb with large, textured foliage and whorls of showy flowers. Lavender-pink flowers can be cut for fresh or dry arrangements. Upright architectural form and whorled seedheads are highly ornamental in fall and winter. Perennial.
Tips from the pros: Blends well in the traditional garden border or is well suited to mass plantings in a large space. Remove dead stalks and debris in late winter or early spring.
Plant Type | Perennial |
Height | 36-60 inches |
Width | 18-30 inches |
Flowering Season | Early summer |
Flower Color | Lavender |
Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
Water Needs | Moderate in sun to dry shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4b-8 |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
Deer Resistant | Yes |
Good for Pollination | Yes |
Winter Interest | Yes |
North American Native | No |
Year Introduced | 2004 |
Annual Commercial Maintenance | Prune back hard in Fall or early spring |
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. |
Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |