Published on June 9, 2012 by Casey
Salvia lyrata ‘Purple Knockout’
Showy flowers grow 12’24″ tall and bloom with lavender blue, nectar-rich flowers in spring. The American Goldfinch and other songbirds go for the seed in summer and early fall. ‘Purple Knockout’ has shiny deep burgundy leaves tinged with violet.
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Benefits
- Provides nectar for butterflies and other pollinators in spring
- Songbirds feed on seed
- Shiny deep burgundy leaves
- Good ground cover for moist soil
- Very easy to grow
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
- Grows readily in average, medium wet to wet soils in full sun.
- Tolerates very light shade, but best in full sun.
- Tolerates heat and humidity.
- Self-seeds and naturalizes in optimum growing conditions.
- Leave seed heads for bird use.
Native Range
Connecticut and southeastern New York to southern Illinois and Missouri south to Texas and Florida.
Native Trivia
Ponds are critical to the survival of frogs and other amphibians. Unfortunately, development has reduced the number of ponds and pools available for amphibians, so a backyard pond can go a long way to providing this needed habitat
Characteristics & Attributes
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Plan Sub Group
• Low Perennials
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist
Attracts Wildlife
• Songbirds
• Amphibians
• Butterflies
Bloom Time
• Early Spring
• Late Spring / Early Summer
Habitat Collection
• Wet Sun
• Butterfly
Foliage Color
• Burgandy
Uses
• Ground cover
Source: abnativeplants
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