Salvia lyrata (Lyreleaf Sage)

Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia lyrata)

Height, Spread: 1-2 ft for both

Water/Soil: Average-occasionally dry or wet, well-drained, clay, sand, shallow rocky

Light: Full sun-part shade

Bloom: Spring, trumpet-shaped lavender flowers

Native Range: Eastern & Central USA

Qualities: Attractive to pollinators, Wildlife resource

Notes: Herbaceous perennial wildflower commonly found on roadsides, meadows, or fields in the wild. Flowers are attractive to pollinators especially butterflies and American Goldfinches ( Spinus tristis) eat the seeds. Reseeds well in loose sandy soil. Best planted in naturalized areas such as a meadow or field. Good lawn alternative as it is low-growing and tolerates mowing.