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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

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) — adds visual interest throughout the growing season
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — which can span 2 to 6 inches in length
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — With an optimal growth in well-drained soil; perennial for full
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — it reaches 1-2 feet in height with a similar spread; it is relatively drought-tolerant once established
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — scientifically known as Salvia lyrata; with an optimal growth in well-drained soil
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Lyreleaf Sage forms a basal rosette of unique lyre-shaped leaves
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — it reaches 1-2 feet in height with a similar spread
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — erect flower spikes adorned with tubular lavender to light blue flowers rise above the foliage, image 44
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — clients can enjoy a season-long display of color and form
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Spacing should be considered
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Spacing should be considered; typically 12 to 18 inches apart
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — This hardy plant prefers full sun to partial shade and tolerates a variety of soils; clients can enjoy a season-long display of
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Often admired for its decorative foliage and attractive blossoms; exhibiting striking lyre-shaped leaves and delicate
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — In spring to early summer
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia Lyrata) — Beneficial for pollinators, it‚Äôs ideal for wildflower gardens, borders, or as groundcover; it reaches 1-2 feet in, image 63
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