Re: Phlomis questions

Rebecca, I have propagated phlomis by cutting. No big deal, simply cut some pieces a couple of inches long, strip off lower leaves, dip in rooting hormone and put into damp potting soil, top with granite grit and keep misted. I have also had luck starting phlomis from seed but unfortunately don't recall which phlomis I used. Started them in a pot on sterile seed mix covered with grit. Pretty easy too.

Nan

I have an established Phlomis tuberosa that I am very fond of, but it is in
entirely the wrong spot and I would like to move it.  (It looks very cool
near Digitalis obscura) Is anyone familiar with this species?  Can I safely
move it?  Can I divide it?  I like this plant a great deal and would like to
have more, but it does not seem to set viable seed. The seed was very flat
and thin.  I have ziplocked some up in an envelope with a moist papertowel
to check, but I am not optomistic.

And what is the best way to propagate Phlomis italica, of which I am also
very fond?  And which also did not set seed this year before the May death
heat hit.

Rebecca
Sonora CA
zone 7


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