Lyrical™
Salvia nemorosa 'Lyrical Blues'
Meadow Sage
Balyriclu PP22919
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Deep blue flowers on purple stems
- Excellent branching habit
- Sturdy, reblooming plant
- Blooms early-late summer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, well-drained soil with average to moist conditions and full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading and consistent moisture encourages flowering through the season. Plants can be cut back to basal foliage after flowering is finished. Divide in early spring or early fall.
Height: 22-24 in
Spread: 22-24 in
Spacing: 22-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Salvia (Perennial)
Common Name: Meadow Sage
Upright, branched, clump-forming perennial with textured, ovate to lanceolate, green to grey-green leaves. Flower spikes come in a range of colors such as blue, purple, pink and white, blooming from summer into fall depending on variety. Great for borders, cottage gardens and pollinator gardens.