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Lyreleaf Sage

Salvia Lyrata

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Overview

Lyreleaf Sage, Salvia lyrata, a North American native perennial, thrives in USDA zones 4-9. Exhibiting striking lyre-shaped leaves and delicate blue-violet flowers, it reaches 1-2 feet in height with a similar spread. This hardy plant prefers full sun to partial shade and tolerates a variety of soils. Beneficial for pollinators, it’s ideal for wildflower gardens, borders, or as groundcover. Blooms emerge in spring, adding a splash of color and rustic charm.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Lyreleaf Sage, Salvia lyrata, a North American native perennial, thrives in USDA zones 4-9
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — scientifically known as Salvia lyrataLyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — it reaches 1-2 feet in height with a similar spread; it is relatively drought-tolerant once established, image 61Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Beneficial for pollinators, it‚Äôs ideal for wildflower gardens, borders, or as groundcoverLyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — clients can enjoy a season-long display of color and form; blue and purple flowers in the gardenLyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — erect flower spikes adorned with tubular lavender to light blue flowers rise above the foliageLyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — By incorporating Salvia lyrata into the garden; spacing should be considered+76

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
0.75–1 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Lyreleaf Sage, Salvia lyrata, a North American native perennial, thrives in USDA zones 4-9
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — scientifically known as Salvia lyrata
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — it reaches 1-2 feet in height with a similar spread; it is relatively drought-tolerant once established, image 61
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Beneficial for pollinators, it‚Äôs ideal for wildflower gardens, borders, or as groundcover
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — clients can enjoy a season-long display of color and form; blue and purple flowers in the garden
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — erect flower spikes adorned with tubular lavender to light blue flowers rise above the foliage
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — By incorporating Salvia lyrata into the garden; spacing should be considered
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — This hardy plant prefers full sun to partial shade and tolerates a variety of soils; clients can enjoy a, image 62
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — This hardy plant prefers full sun to partial shade and tolerates a variety of soils
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Exhibiting striking lyre-shaped leaves and delicate blue-violet flowers; which can span 2 to 6 inches in length
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — often highlighted with striking purple accents
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — perennial for full
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — perennial with blue and purple blooms; making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — along with the added benefit of supporting local wildlife
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — often highlighted with striking purple accents; while its blossoms create a vertical element in the landscape design
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens; in spring to early summer
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — it is relatively drought-tolerant once established; scientifically known as Salvia lyrata
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — typically 12 to 18 inches apart; perennial with blue and purple blooms
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — it is relatively drought-tolerant once established
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — blue and purple flowers in the garden
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Often admired for its decorative foliage and attractive blossoms
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Blooms emerge in spring, adding a splash of color and rustic charm; lyreleaf Sage forms a basal rosette of unique lyre-shaped
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Exhibiting striking lyre-shaped leaves and delicate blue-violet flowers
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Lyreleaf Sage forms a basal rosette of unique lyre-shaped leaves; often admired for its decorative foliage and attractive
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