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Lyre Leaved Sage Seeds

Salvia lyrata

5.00 (1 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the lyre leaf sage seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 1-2 weeks.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows very quickly and needs little care, though watering during dry weather will improve its blooming. Though they prefer rather moist soil, mature plants tolerate heat and drought as well as thriving in sandy or rocky soils. Cut back the growing stems to encourage bushier growth. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and will self-seed unless cut back after flowering has finished.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: The flower spike will turn brown and dry while the seeds begin to form. Watch the plant carefully, since the Salvia Lyrata seeds will soon blow away with the wind. Shake the ripe brown heads over a container to remove the seed. Store the lyre leaf sage seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Cancer Weed

Latin Name: Salvia lyrata

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 15,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Lyre Leaved Sage Seeds 5.0
Review By Salvia lyrata

Amazing

I love this plant so much. The seeds were hard to find but I'm grateful to have found them!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~150 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $7.96 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $14.00 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~15,000 Seeds) $40.00 Notify Me
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $160.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

A pale blue, this rare wildflower brings delicate charm to any garden or planting. This versatile plant has had medicinal, ornamental, and culinary uses for generations. It is also loved by hummingbirds.
A versatile plant, native sage has had medicinal, ornamental, and culinary uses for generations. The first botanical classification of this family of plants can be found in 19th century British botanist George Bentham's influential work Genera Plantarum. The genus name "Salvia" comes from the Latin "salvere" meaning "to heal," referring to the plant's medicinal benefits. The species name "lyrata" means "lyre-shaped" in reference to the leaves.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the lyre leaf sage seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 1-2 weeks.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows very quickly and needs little care, though watering during dry weather will improve its blooming. Though they prefer rather moist soil, mature plants tolerate heat and drought as well as thriving in sandy or rocky soils. Cut back the growing stems to encourage bushier growth. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and will self-seed unless cut back after flowering has finished.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: The flower spike will turn brown and dry while the seeds begin to form. Watch the plant carefully, since the Salvia Lyrata seeds will soon blow away with the wind. Shake the ripe brown heads over a container to remove the seed. Store the lyre leaf sage seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Cancer Weed

Latin Name: Salvia lyrata

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 15,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 1 reviews
5.0

Review By Salvia lyrata

Amazing

I love this plant so much. The seeds were hard to find but I'm grateful to have found them!