Salvia lyrata - Sage
This perennial species reaches no more than 30 cm in height and produces red-veined, rounded, toothed purple leaves and slender, upright stems bearing an abundance of pale blue flowers.
This species reseeds very easily.
in bucket, in the ground
Sow in pots or nursery at 18°C minimum. Cover seeds and keep moist. Transplant after the last frosts, when plants have 4 to 5 leaves, 50 cm apart in all directions. For direct sowing, wait for the soil to warm up. Thin to 50 cm in all directions.
Seed germination can sometimes take a long time.
March, April, May
May, June, July
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
sunny
low
all floor types
drained, sec, light, rich
Salvia lyrata
mid-season
80 seeds
Blue
fragrance, edible
From 20 to 30 cm
serrated
North America
