Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout'

Also called Cancer Weed

Grown mostly for its attractive foliage
Compact, with deep burgundy lyre-shaped basal leaves
Features whorls of two-lipped lavender-blue flowers
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Height: 50 cm
Foliage Height: 25 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Lavender

HEIGHT:
20-25 cm

SPREAD:
30-40 cm

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1g

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of drought and humidity. Prune back flower stalks to encourage reblooming in late summer. It will reseed easily in a loose, sandy soil.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Compact

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Burgundy

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging