Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout (var.purpurea)'
Cancer Weed
A prized foliage plant full of intrigue. Compact basal rosettes of shiny
burgundy leaves turning to deep purple in summer and then to red in the fall
with spikes of pale lilac blue flowers.
Lamiaceae / Mint Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia lyrata)
Plant Type: This is a herbaceous plant, it is a perennial which can reach 38cm in height (15inches). The stem is square and hairy.
Leaves: This plant has basal leaves only.
Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' (Purple Knockout Lyre-leaf Sage) This East coast native is an easy-to-grow plant, but not all natives belong in the garden and Salvia lyrata is a great example.
#743 Salvia lyrata
Common Names: lyreleaf sage, cancerweed
Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae (mint Family)
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Lyre-Leafed Sage (Salvia lyrata): This woodland and roadside native blooms in sun or shade with soft blue flowers in late spring. It grows to 18 inches tall.
Burgundy Bliss Lyreleaf Sage [English]: Salvia lyrata 'Burgundy Bliss'
Burgundy Blush Canna Lily [English]: Canna x generalis 'Burgundy Blush'
Burgundy Brown Tall Bearded Iris [English]: Iris 'Burgundy Brown' ...
 See also: Salvia, May, Sage, Violet, Lavender
  
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