Lyreleaf Sage

Lyreleaf Sage

Salvia lyrata

Family- Mint

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, East Central Texas Plains

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bloom Time- March-June

Leaf Retention- Evergreen  

Life Span- Perennial

Height- 1’- 2’

Width- .75’-1’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Woodland, Wetland, Riparian

Additional Information- Lovely spring flower stalks. Can tolerate drought or periodic flooding and overwatering, so it’s another good choice for a rain garden. The basal leaf rosette makes a great ground cover that can be mowed and tolerates some foot traffic.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots. Biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground. I recommend not taking the plants out of the pot before planting, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)