Perennial
Lyreleaf Salvia
Salvia lyrata
Varieties We Carry
StandardSalvia lyrata
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$7.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterLow
Mature size1-2 feet × 1-1.5 feet
About 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. Starting at $7.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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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
Light
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.
Water
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.
Soil & Fertilizer
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 for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 1-1.5 feet.
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.