Lyreleaf Sage
Salvia Lyrata
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.
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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