Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout'

Also Known As

Lyre-leaf Sage

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 18"
W: 12"

planting zones

6b-9b

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Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' plant details

Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with purple foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen purple
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout'

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very flat purple rosette of leaves with white flowers late summer. Our seem to seed themselves mostly into gravel walks and they also seem to thrive there.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Flat rosettes of luscious purple, a wintergreen perennial native to open woods and sandy clearings in the Southeast, the spikes of flowers are attractive enough. ZONE 7