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lyreleaf sage

Salvia lyrata

Lyreleaf sage is a pretty plant with soft, green leaves shaped like a lyre. It grows beautiful purple flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making gardens lively and colorful!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The lyreleaf sage has distinctive lyre-shaped leaves forming a basal rosette, often purplish underneath. Its tall, square stems bear spikes of delicate, two-lipped, blue-purple flowers. This upright plant stands out with its unique leaf shape and vibrant blooms.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusSalvia
lyreleaf sage
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lyreleaf sage

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Lyreleaf sage got its name because its leaves look like a tiny harp!

Native Americans used this plant for remedies and as a tasty green vegetable.

Rubbing its leaves releases a refreshing, minty scent—try it next time you see one!

This clever plant can grow in sunny fields or shady woodlands, adapting easily!

Special abilities

Ability

Resilient Roots

Lyreleaf sage has a deep taproot that helps it survive dry periods by reaching water far below the surface.

Ability

Self-Spreader

Lyreleaf sage can produce many seeds and also spread by rhizomes, helping it colonize new areas.

Ability

Square Stems

Lyreleaf sage has uniquely square stems, a feature that helps provide stability and support for its upright flower stalks.

Measurements & details

Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

visits flowers for nectar

pollinates

monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

drinks nectar from flowers

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is lyreleaf sage?

30-90 cm

How wide does lyreleaf sage spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on lyreleaf sage?

1-2 cm

When does lyreleaf sage bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is lyreleaf sage edible?

Yes

Is lyreleaf sage toxic?

None

What is lyreleaf sage's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is lyreleaf sage pollinated?

Insect

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