Phlomis 'Sunningdale Gold'

Common name(s): lampwick

Description: evergreen shrub; likely named for Sunningdale Nurseries Ltd. of Surrey, England. Textured green foliage that becomes covered by a golden-yellow indumentum in summer as an adaptation to prevent water loss. Whorls of two-tone flowers, yellow lower lips with bronze-orange hoods, in summer.

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below

Drought: adapted to 5 months of summer drought