Common Names: Lyreleaf Sage
Scientific Name: Salvia lyrata
 
Plant Characteristics
• Duration: Perennial
• Size: Typically grows to a height of 1–2 ft., forming low basal rosettes with upright flowering stems.
• Foliage: Deep green to purplish leaves with a lobed, lyre-like shape.
• Bloom Color: Pale blue to lavender tubular flowers.
• Bloom Time: Mid-Spring to Early Summer
 
Growing Conditions
• Water Use: Low to Medium
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Soil Moisture: Dry to Medium
 
Ecological Benefits
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia lyrata) is a native perennial that grows in meadows, woodland edges, and open habitats throughout Maryland. Its tubular flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, providing an important nectar source during the growing season.
This adaptable plant forms attractive groundcover that helps reduce soil erosion and suppress weeds. Its tolerance for a variety of growing conditions makes it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens, restoration projects, and naturalized landscapes.