Lyre-leaf Sage
Salvia lyrata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, CT, FL, IL and 10 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Lyre-leaf sage is a low-growing perennial with distinctive lobed leaves that form attractive rosettes. It produces spikes of small blue to purple flowers from late spring through summer, creating a neat groundcover appearance.
In an HOA neighborhood
Lyre-leaf Sage is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This native sage attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers. The long bloom period provides consistent pollinator support through the growing season.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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