Its a Phlomis, probably fruiticosa, Common name jerusalem sage. and if you live near by, you could have mine.

By the sounds of things you do not like yours?? I live in Brighton so if you are near by let me know!! Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated. I can now try and hunt it down.
Leigh

i like the form of it too! Looks good in a clump and I'm wondering if insects like it. I take it that these are the seedheads as i can see a few petals hanging on. Don't think I've seen it before.

Those are definitely the flowers. They just go dark straw coloured when they have finished.

I have it in my garden, its Phlomis russeliana, the seedheads make great dried flowers.

And the phlomis in the picture may even have come from one plant originally a few years ago They spread slowly but steadily and will eventually fill a good sized space if you want them to. But easy to keep in check otherwise.

I have Phlomis Russeliana and think its a super plant

Sorry not close, cardigan bay.