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Lyreleaf Sage 'Burgundy Bliss' (Salvia lyrata 'Burgundy Bliss')

Burgundy Bliss Sage
Burgundy Bliss foliage
Burgundy Bliss habit
Burgundy Bliss flowers

Overview

Salvia lyrata 'Burgundy Bliss' is a striking selection of Lyreleaf Sage (also called Cancer Weed) grown primarily for its foliage. The basal rosette of deeply lobed, lyre-shaped leaves emerges deep burgundy-purple, holding color well into summer. In spring, it sends up spikes of pale blue to lavender flowers.

Taxonomy

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Species: lyrata
Cultivar: 'Burgundy Bliss'

Uses

Native to eastern North America. Thrives in moist, shady conditions but adapts to sun with adequate water. Grows 12–18 inches tall. Excellent groundcover for woodland gardens, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. Self-sows readily.

Salvias: Salvia 'Indigo Spires': Hybrid Sage with Long Indigo-Blue Spikes; Salvia lyrata: Lyreleaf Sage, a Native Groundcover; Salvia lyrata 'Purple Volcano': Lyreleaf Sage with Purple Foliage; Lyreleaf Sage 'Purple Knockout' (Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout'); Sage 'Blue Chiquita' (Salvia 'Blue Chiquita'); Silver Sage 'Artemis' (Salvia argentea 'Artemis'); Autumn Sage 'La Luna' (Salvia × jamensis 'La Luna'); Forsythia Sage 'Dunham' (Salvia madrensis 'Dunham'); Salvia mexicana 'Snowflake' (Mexican Sage); Salvia mexicana 'Tula' (Mexican Sage)

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Salvia mexicana 'Limelight': Mexican Sage with Lime-Green Calyces

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