Salvia lyrata

Product Info

Lyre-leaved Sage (Salvia lyrata)
Mint Family

Lyre-leaved Sage gets its name from the highly variable. but generally lyre-shaped leaves. Evergreen leaves are mostly basal, and have strong purple veining in the cooler months and especially when planted in sunnier condition. Blue flowers are produced in mid-spring on a 1' flowering stalk. Flowers open slowly over several weeks. This sage is highly adaptable and can grown in most garden conditions. Best flowering a growth will occur in part sun with average soil conditions. Because of its low stature, evergreen nature, fast growth, and ability to be mowed repeatedly, Lyre-leaved Sage makes an excellent lawn replacement. It also functions will as a ground cover or filler plant. Plants are short-lived but will re-seed in abundance. 

Blooms: Blue/white, 6-8 weeks, Apr-Jul
Leaves: Large, lyre-shaped leaves hug the ground, evergreen with strong purple coloration
Height:8-12”
Space: 12-18"
Soil: Average-Dry-Moist
Exposure:  Full sun-Part sun-Part Shade
Fauna: High value--visited by many bee types, host plant, seeds for birds
Seeds: Papery capsules contain 4 dark nutlets and are favored by birds
Deer resistance: High
Zone: 6-9
Native Status: NC, common across the state
Provenance: NC, seed grown