Unusual selection of Lyreleaf Sage with very decorative wide foliage of bronze, purple, and red tones. The flowers are white with purple during the summer. Photo courtesy of Bluebird Nursery
Interesting Notes
Growing Tips Unique foliage plant that works well in any medium to full shade landscape. Low growing plants like a mesic to moist soil. It will reseed so deadhead to prevent.
Height 12-18 Inches
Spread 12-18 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 5
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
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Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
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Shade Tolerant
Soil Moisture Needs
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Moderate
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Moist in Spring / Dry in Summer
Soil Type
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Clay
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Amended
Attributes
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Cut Flower / or Foliage
Nature Attraction
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Beneficial Insects
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Butterflies
Season of Interest
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Late Summer
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Summer
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Fall
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Late Spring / Early Summer
Flower Form
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Spires
Design Use
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Massing
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Filler
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Edging
Native Range / Habitat
Comments
'Purple Knockout' is an unusual selection of our native lyreleaf sage Salvia lyrata>/i>.
