Quick Facts

• Mature size: Approx. 800–1200mm high x 800–1000mm wide

• Position: Full sun

• Foliage: Grey-green, velvety leaves

• Flowering: Late spring to summer

• Flower colour: Soft white, tubular flowers arranged in whorls

• Climate tolerance: Heat, frost, and drought tolerant

• Water needs: Low once established

• Maintenance: Low

Why You’ll Love it

Phlomis bovei ssp maroccana, commonly known as Moroccan Phlomis, is a stunning Mediterranean-style perennial shrub, valued for its soft yellow whorled flowers and silvery-grey, velvety foliage. Flowering from late spring into summer, it adds architectural interest and colour to sunny borders, rockeries, and naturalistic gardens. Its upright, clumping habit works beautifully with other drought-tolerant perennials and ornamental grasses, and the aromatic foliage adds texture and scent. Highly drought-tolerant and easy to grow, Moroccan Phlomis is perfect for low-maintenance, sun-drenched garden designs.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for best flowering and foliage colour

• Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of sandy or rocky soils

• Water sparingly once established; avoid waterlogged conditions

• Remove spent flowers to maintain appearance and encourage tidy growth

• Cut back in late winter or early spring to refresh foliage and maintain compact form

• Excellent for Mediterranean-style borders, rockeries, and pollinator-friendly gardens