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lyreleaf sage
Salvia lyrata
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
Lyreleaf sage is a native wildflower with distinctive lyrate basal leaves and tall spikes of purple-blue flowers in spring. It thrives in dry conditions and is excellent for pollinator gardens and naturalized landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation