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Plant Profile: Salvia lyrata
Lyreleaf Sage is a perennial herb that typically reaches heights of 1 to 2 feet, featuring leaves that emerge from the base of the stem. The leaves are uniquely lobed, resembling a lyre, and are adorned with lavender flowers that bloom in circular clusters around the stem from mid-spring to early summer. Its compact growth, low stature, and ability to withstand mowing make it a superb alternative for lawns. Propagation can be achieved by gathering seeds before the capsules completely dry or through root division.
Fire Risk: This plant is rated with medium flammability.
Seasons of Interest:
- Bloom: Spring, Summer
- Fruit/Seed/Nut: Summer
For additional details on Salvia, please refer to the provided resources.
Cancer Weed, Lyreleaf Sage, Lyre-leaved Sage
SAL-vee-ah leer-RAY-tuh
Salvia nemorosa
Woodland Sage is a deciduous perennial that forms clumps and belongs to the mint family, with its origins in Europe and Asia. From June to September, it showcases striking violet-blue flowers that bloom on dense, spike-like racemes, attracting bees and butterflies. After flowering, when the stems turn brown, it’s advisable to trim them back to the basal leaves, which encourages the emergence of new blooms, often resulting in multiple flowering cycles.
This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers average, moist, well-drained soil, although it does best in sandy or gravelly conditions and can adapt to various well-drained soil types.
For optimal visual impact, plant Woodland Sage in groups of three or more at the front of perennial borders. It is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, or for lining walkways and smaller areas.
Numerous cultivars are available, offering a diverse range of flower colors and sizes.
For additional details on Salvia, please refer to the provided resources.
Balkan Clary, Meadow Sage, Violet Sage, Woodland Sage
SAL-vee-uh nem-or-OH-suh
Dalea purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover, Purple Prairie-clover)
Purple prairie clover is a perennial wildflower indigenous to the central regions of the United States and Canada, typically reaching heights of 1 to 3 feet. Although it carries the name "clover,"
Purple Prairie Clover, Purple Prairie-clover
Dalea \ purpurea \ Fabaceae
Danae racemosa (Alexandrian Laurel, Poet's Laurel)
The poet's laurel exhibits an open growth habit, characterized by slender branches that gracefully arch away from the center of its crown. Its appearance can be reminiscent of a bamboo cluster, and
Alexandrian Laurel, Poet's Laurel
Danae \ racemosa \ Asparagaceae
Daphne caucasica (Caucasian Daphne)
This is a bushy shrub with a thick network of branches, producing aromatic white blossoms in early summer and occasionally blooming again throughout the season. It bears either black or red fruit.
Caucasian Daphne
Daphne \ caucasia \ Thymelaeaceae
Daphne genkwa (Blue Daphne, Lilac Daphne)
Daphne genkwa is indigenous to East Asia, specifically found in regions of China and Korea. It thrives in environments such as the edges of rice paddies, hillsides, and valleys. For optimal growth,
Blue Daphne, Lilac Daphne
Daphne \ genkwa \ Thymelaeaceae
Daphne mezereum (Daphne, February Daphne, Spurge Laurel)
A deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub characterized by alternate, simple leaves. The flowers, which are highly fragrant, range in color from lilac to rose-purple or white, typically appearing in clus
Daphne, February Daphne, Spurge Laurel
Daphne \ mezereum \ Thymelaeaceae
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