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Lamiaceae
Lampwickplant
Phlomis lychnitis
Also known as Woolly mullein, Phlomis clusii, Common mullein, Torch plant
Zones 5–9Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Low
Native Plants · Phlomis · Mediterranean · Drought Tolerant · Silver Foliage · Yellow Flowers · Rock Garden · Pollinator · Dry Garden · Perennial · Rare
Pet-safeBeginner-friendlyMedicinalAttracts pollinators
In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/6/2026
Lampwickplant is a sun-loving Mediterranean perennial with woolly, silver-grey foliage and bright yellow flowers that pollinators adore. It thrives in poor, well-drained soils and full sun, making it an excellent choice for dry gardens or rock gardens. Avoid overwatering and rich soils, as these can cause lush but weak growth and reduce its natural resilience.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 8 hours
- Watering
- Water sparingly; allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings as this plant prefers drier conditions · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7.5–8
- Temperature
- -20°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- France, Portugal, Spain
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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