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We received some Lyreleaf Salvia on Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Pet safety guideAbout Lyreleaf Salvia
Lyreleaf Salvia (Salvia lyrata) is a native North American perennial wildflower found in open woodlands, roadsides, and disturbed areas across the eastern United States. It forms a basal rosette of deeply lobed, lyre-shaped leaves, often with attractive burgundy or purple mottling, and sends up square stems bearing whorls of light lavender-blue flowers in spring. A low-maintenance native that self-seeds freely and supports early-season pollinators.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October, November.
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Ideal planting window.
May lose some foliage in cold snaps.
Care essentials
Performs well in full sun to partial shade; in NE Florida's open woodlands and roadsides, it adapts to a range of light conditions and blooms most prolifically with morning sun and light afternoon shade.
Very drought tolerant once established; lyreleaf sage thrives on natural rainfall in NE Florida's sandy soils and requires no supplemental irrigation except during severe drought.
Grows in poor to average sandy or loamy soils with good drainage; fertilization is unnecessary and may reduce blooming. Self-seeds freely — allow seed heads to mature for naturalized spread across the landscape.
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Common questions
Is Lyreleaf Salvia a good plant for St. Augustine?
Lyreleaf Salvia is a perennial. Mature size: 1-2 feet × 1-1.5 feet. Light: Full Sun, Part Shade. Water needs: Low. Lyreleaf Salvia is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Lyreleaf Salvia?
Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.