Salvia lyrata (lyreleaf sage)

General info: Salvia lyrata is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet soils with full sun. Lyreleaf sage is tolerant of deer, heat, humidity, and some shade. However, it preforms best with full sun in moist sandy clay soils. This native perennial typically grows along streambanks and moist woodland thickets. This variety of Salvia blooms in late spring and gets about two feet tall.

Landscape uses: Salvia lyrata, commonly called lyreleaf sage, likes moist soils. Making it a perfect addition to any rain garden. This native sage has striking light purple almost blue blooms that are very attractive to bees and butterflies. Add Salvia lyrata to your butterfly garden to attract lovely native pollinators. A great use for this Salvia would be adding it to low places in your yard that stays moister. Salvia lyrata would also thrive along the edges of streams or ponds and add a pop of color.