Lyre-leaved Sage
Salvia lyrata
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Lyre-leaved Sage is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–2 ft and blooms in mid spring, late spring, early summer, mid summer, and late summer with pale blue/violet flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 1–2 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft; reseeds
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
- Bloom Color
- Pale blue/violet
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Long Bloom Season, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Pollinator lawn; groundcover; front border; small garden
- Wildlife Value
- Limited; nectar/pollen for small bees
Lyre-leaved Sage grows best in full sun or part shade with dry, dry to medium, medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 1–2 ft tall and 1–2 ft; reseeds wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies and native bees. Notable wildlife value includes: Limited; nectar/pollen for small bees. It is well suited to Pollinator lawn, groundcover, front border, small garden.
Good to know: Evergreen basal foliage; tolerates foot traffic and mowing.