Phlomus russeliana
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.
Oh, I love the seed heads of Phlomis too. Such a cool plant! I doubt I will photograph any gardens in Sweden – they are all covered in snow. Last I checked, it is -11F. Brrr….
Good thing you are a snow-lover. Any skiing in your plans?
I love them! I must add these to my garden this year.
I can dig some for you if you like.
Love the seed heads! Nice vignette–I like the way your landscape is green. Mine is white and probably will be so for a while yet. It felt like spring today, though, with a high of 21!
When our landscape goes white (rarely) the Phlomus goes with the flow, er…snow, and dresses up in little fluffy hats.
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!
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!