Phlomis lanta
A low growing Phlomis species native to Crete, Phlomis lanata grows to only about a foot or two tall and spreads to 2-4′ wide with small fuzzy yellow leaves. This is a great drought tolerant sub shrub that can work as a ground cover in dry parts of the garden.
Latin Name: Phlomis lanata
Site and Soil: Well draining, unamended soils in full sun
Hardiness: Hardy to about 5 F.
Size at Maturity: 1-2′ tall by 4′ wide
Bloom Time: late spring-early summer
Pests & Diseases: None that we have observed
USDA Zone: 8a