| Description | Amazone Phlomis (Phlomis tuberosa) is a tall perennial with pink hooded flowers. Grows best in a sunny site. |
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| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, dry |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | hooded, lavender-pink, hooded, dense auxiliary whorls (verticillasters), in summer |
| Fruit | ornamental whorled seedheads |
| Leaves | green, basal rough texture, toothed edge |
| Stems | can be red |
| Roots | tuborous roots |
| Dimensions | gets over 3 feet with a spread of 2 feet |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Native Site | southern Europe and Asia |
| Notes & Reference | #79-Perennials For Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |
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