Lyreleaf Sage 'Purple Knockout'
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 5b-9
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Height: 10-18 inches
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Spread: 12-16 inches
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Bloom Time: June to July
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Bloom: spikes of insignificant pale lilac-blue flowers,
sometimes without petals
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Light: full sun; prefers afternoon shade
in hot regions
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Soil: average, clay to sandy,
well-drained
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Moisture: dry to medium, consistent
moisture; intolerant of wet soils in winter
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Use: edging; rock, meadow, and
prairie gardens, ground cover; mixed
containers
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Care: low maintenance; cut back flower
stems after flowering to promote new bloom
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Concerns: no serious disease or insect
problems; susceptible to winter root rot in poorly-drained soils
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Native to: Eastern United States
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Notes: grown primarily for season-long
foliage interest; compact basal rosettes of large, glossy, burgundy leaves turn
purple-black in summer and red in autumn; self-sows and spreads by rhizomes to
form dense groundcover; flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other
pollinators; seeds feed winter songbirds; tolerates light foot traffic and can
be mowed; drought and humidity tolerant; deer resistant
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Supplier: Kopke's Fruit of the Bloom
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G256
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