Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' (lyre-leaved sage) bears showy and faded azure blooms during mid-spring to mid-summer. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has dark fuchsia foliage that is showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' (lyre-leaved sage) is showy. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics
Birds and butterflies are attracted to Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
