Botanical Name: Salvia lyrata ‘Purple Volcano’
Common Name: Lyre leaf sage Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape compact, rosette forming plant with tall flowering stems which point straight up above rosette; purple foliage remains fairly flat to the ground Height to 2' Spread to 1' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor partial shade to full sun Soil prefers a soil with good drainage; not fussy Hardiness hardy (zones 10-24) Morphology: Leaves bronze-purple to 6" long, spatulate with lobes toward the base; coarse and clumping foliage contrasts with fine flower stalks Flowers upright flower stalks with small clusters of purple to greenish flowers; flowers to 1/2" long, 1/4" across Fruit small capsule Propagation: semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings Usage: small filler for foliage and flower displays; can be used in containers, mixed with other perennials in cottage gardens or perennial beds Landscape Care: Watering takes average water for first year, drought tolerant thereafter Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting time Pruning dead head after bloom; divide if over-crowded Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other none Origin: cultivar Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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