Salvia lyrata body { background-color: #485632; color: #FFFFFF; /* Set text color for better visibility on the dark background */ margin: 0; padding: 20px; } Salvia lyrata Synonym(s) (--) Common Name(s) Lyreleaf Sage; Lyre-leaved Sage Phonetic Spelling SAL-vee-ah leer-RAY-tuh Description Lyreleaf sage is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to the eastern and central United States. The plant forms a rosette. Each leaf is lobed like a lyre, hence the species epithet, which is Latin for “lyre-like.” Plant in poor-to-average, medium-moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates heat and humidity, as well as drought, once established. Lyreleaf sage is moderately resistant to browsing by deer (they tend to eat the erect flower stalks but not the basal leaves). Propagate by collecting seeds before seed capsules fully dry out. It reseeds easily in loose, sandy soil. Family Lamiaceae Native Range Eastern and central United States Hardiness Zone(s) 5a --to-- 8b Lifespan Perennial Habitats -- Exposure Full Sun --to-- Full Shade Growth Habit Erect, Prostrate Soil Texture Clay, Loam (Sand/Silt/Clay), Sand Propagation --Seeds--Division Moisture Usually moist, occasional inundation --to-- Not wet but not extremely dry Salt Water Tolerance Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Salt Spray Tolerance Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray. Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators Recommended Uses Butterfly Gardens, Mass Planting, Native Garden, Naturalized Area, Pollinator Gardens, Woodland Pot Size Trade Gallon (about 3 quarts)
