Lyreleaf Sage for Sale | Salvia lyrata Edible Groundcover

The Lyreleaf Sage is a remarkable plant native mainly to the eastern and central United States, and west into Texas. It is a highly adaptable plant common in gardens but interestingly, it can easily spread into lawns.

The hardy plant thrives despite being mowed and walked on, making it a great, native alternative to the typical turf grass of lawns. It is a robust self-seeder, helping it spread quite far despite its more moderate growth rate. The whole plant is edible, and is particularly tender when young. The leaves have a delicate mint taste, and can be used to make tea, or cooked alongside any similar herbs.

Lyreleaf Sage Florida Plant Details | Salvia lyrata

Family: Lamiaceae

Light Requirement: Full sun, Partial shade

Height: 1-2 ft

Spread: 1 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate

Soil Preference: Well-drained

Bloom Time: April - June

Flower Color: Purple, Blue

Wildlife Value: Pollinator friendly–bees and butterflies

Notable Traits of Lyreleaf Sage | Edible Leaves & Wildlife Value

The Lyreleaf Sage gets its name from the lyre-shaped leaves which appear as large, basal rosettes. The plant is easily identifiable, even when not in bloom, because of the irregular edges of its leaves, and the deep purple-brown markings along their middle.

The square stem is sturdy and upright, covered in hairs, around which the flowers are arranged in whorls, forming a terminal spike. The flowers’ sepals, which protect the bud before blooming, are equally distinct. They are purplish-green, hairy, and fused to each other, with the tubular flower emerging from their meeting point.

The blossom itself is slightly trumpet shaped, with a longer, lower lip extending out. This provides an easy landing place for pollinating insects.

Growing Salvia lyrata | Low-Maintenance Lyreleaf Sage for Lawns & Gardens

This mint-family member is typically a roadside flower, found at the edge of woodland areas, along highways and roads, or in fields. The Lyreleaf Sage prefers well-drained, loose and sandy soil, and can reseed readily with regular watering.

It tends to prefer areas with full sun or partial shade, but will tolerate a number of climatic conditions in its native habitat. Its showy purple-blue blooms are a beauty during the spring, and the evergreen foliage provides a gorgeous blanket of green in every season.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

Blue

Height at Maturity

Under 12"

Care

Lyreleaf Sage thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering during dry periods. It is a hardy perennial, so pruning back old stems in late winter or early spring encourages new growth. Additionally, mulching helps retain soil moisture and suppresses weeds.

Plant Reproduction

Lyreleaf Sage spread by reseeding in loose, sandy soil or by root division

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