At every stage of life (and death). Phlomus russeliana entertains. This may be my favorite phase…at least until the new flowering stalks show up with their amusing pom poms crowned by a pair of leafy ears. Anna (Flutter and Hum) is winging her way to Sweden, camera in hand. Her first vignette of the trip is a stunner.
I love them! I must add these to my garden this year.
I can dig some for you if you like.
Phlomis are wonderful, they seed all over my garden, but aren’t difficult to control, I intend allowing more to grow on the slope. The seed-heads look fabulous in a vase too don’t they, or sprayed gold for Christmas.
I haven’t had them seed around but have divided the original clump many times and they seem to thrive no matter where I put them. You’re the second person to mention using them in a vase, so that’s sure to turn up one of these Mondays.
These are so cool! Like a flock of space ships hovering around your garden. Some would look really cool in a vase.
You are full of good ideas…thanks!
When our landscape goes white (rarely) the Phlomus goes with the flow, er…snow, and dresses up in little fluffy hats.
Good thing you are a snow-lover. Any skiing in your plans?
A very striking winter plant. Nice!
Winter needs all the help iot can get.
These pods are so attractive. Must look for phlomis and give it a try.
Try it…you’ll like it!