Lyreleaf Sage
- Shipping Available
Salvia lyrata
Salvia lyrata, commonly called cancer weed, is an adaptable ground cover or perennial flower that can be mowed and has attractive foliage and blooms. It features whorls of two-lipped, lavender-blue flowers in upright, interrupted spikes, which typically rise above the foliage to 1-2' tall. Flowers bloom in mid to late spring—irregularly lobed, basal leaves with smaller and sparser stem leaves. Also commonly called lyre-leaved sage, it is a mint family member that is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Salvia's genus comes from the Latin word salveo, meaning "to save or heal," which refers to the purported medically curative properties of some plants in the genus.
It is quickly grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun. It prefers moist, sandy, or clay soils and tolerates very light shade but is best in full sun. It also takes heat and humidity. In optimum growing conditions, it self-seeds and naturalizes.
Height: 1’-2'
Spread: .75’-1'
Bloom: April-June
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Medium to High
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Eastern & Central U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
