Salvia lyrata (Native)

Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Lyre-leaf sage
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Commercially available
Yes

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Additional Info

Habitat: Lawns, fields, roadsides, clearings, mesic to dry forests and woodlands, well-drained floodplain forests, limestone and dolostone barrens. Common throughout.

Wildlife Value: Flowers are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. American goldfinches consume the seeds.

Notes: Propagate by collecting seeds before seed capsules fully dry out or by root division. It reseeds easily in loose, sandy soil. May be aggressive in a garden setting. Its dense form, short height, and tolerance for mowing make it an excellent lawn alternative.

Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
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