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Lyre-leaf Sage

Salvia lyrata

Burgundy-tinted basal rosette of lyre-shaped leaves persists in mild winters. Spike of pale blue-violet two-lipped flowers in spring. Self-sows freely on lean soils.

Family

Lamiaceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

perennial

Height

1–2 ft

Spacing

0.75–1 ft apart

Light

sun, part shade, shade

Soil moisture

dry, moist

Soil pH

acidic, neutral, alkaline

Bloom

March, April, May, June

Bloom colors

white, blue, purple

Wildlife value

butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators

Landscape uses

border, container, erosion control, naturalizing

Native states

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV