Purple Knockout lyre-leaf sage
Grown primarily for its glossy burgundy rosette leaves that shift to deep purple in summer and red in autumn, this native option is a great substitute for non-native Ajuga. Blue flowers appear in late spring and early summer, drawing pollinators despite sometimes lacking petals. Thriving in sun to part shade, these plants can self-seed to create an 18" tall, 12" spread ground cover.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in) |
| Spacing | 12 in - 24 in |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer |
| Attracts | Pollinators |
| Garden Uses | Cut Flowers, Ground Covers |
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Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout'
Purple Knockout lyre-leaf sage
Grown primarily for its glossy burgundy rosette leaves that shift to deep purple in summer and red in autumn, this native option is a great substitute for non-native Ajuga. Blue flowers appear in late spring and early summer, drawing pollinators despite sometimes lacking petals. Thriving in sun to part shade, these plants can self-seed to create an 18" tall, 12" spread ground cover. |
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