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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 5aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
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
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
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