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lyreleaf sage

lyreleaf sage

Salvia lyrata

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 9b

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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
Family
Lamiaceae

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

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with