Lyreleaf Sage, Cancer Weed
Salvia lyrata (Lyreleaf Sage) is an upright, herbaceous perennial forming a rosette of elongated, lyre-shaped, dark green to slightly purplish leaves, often lobed or dissected. In early spring to early summer, an abundance of pale-blue to lavender, two-lipped tubular flowers adorned with contrasting purplish-brown sepals are borne in whorls around the stems. The blossoms are very attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. They are borne atop quadrangular flowering stems, giving way to round dark brown seeds. Lyreleaf Sage self-seeds readily and can spread quickly to form a charming colony. Highly adaptable to various conditions, Lyreleaf Sage tolerates drought and flooding. It can be used as an attractive groundcover or lawn alternative as it responds well to mowing.
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage, Lyreleaf Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Kansas, Midwest, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage, Lyreleaf Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Kansas, Midwest, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Salvia lyrata (Lyreleaf Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia lyrata (Lyreleaf Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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