Phlomoides tuberosa

Sage-Leaf Mullein

Phlomoides tuberosa can grow over a meter tall and blooms here in Europe from May to July. The natural range of this perennial is temperate Asia and some European regions. The flowers are pollinated by carpenter bees and bumble bees.

Phlomoides tuberosa
A carpenter bee (probably Xylocopa violacea) pollinates the flowers of Phlomoides tuberosa.

Popular name(s): Sage-Leaf Mullein
Botanical name: Phlomoides tuberosa (syn. Phlomis tuberosa)
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Asia, Europe (distribution map)
Height: 80 to 120 centimeters
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Poisonous: No

Phlomoides tuberosa

Phlomoides tuberosa

Phlomoides tuberosa

Phlomoides tuberosa

Phlomoides tuberosa

Phlomoides tuberosa

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