Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' - Purple Knockout Lyre-Leaf Sage
Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' - Purple Knockout Lyre-Leaf Sage
Purple Knockout Lyre-Leaf Sage is a compact native herbaceous perennial with shiny burgundy basal foliage that turns purple in summer, then red in fall. Contrasting light green flower stems sporting near-white blue flowers last from spring into summer. Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Blanket Flower, Black-Eyed Susan, Fescue
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Salvia lyrata 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0