Salvia, Cancer Weed, Lyreleaf Sage 'Burgundy Bliss'

Salvialyrata

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
lyrata (ly-RAY-tuh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Foliage
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Gainesville, Florida(2 reports)

Millersville, Maryland

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Garland, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Monroe, OH (Zone 6a) | November 2014 | neutral

The Royal Horticultural Society Horticultural Database indicates that 'Burgundy Bliss' is a synonym of 'Purple Knockout'.

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Hampton Roads, VA (Zone 7b) | May 2010 | negative

I have weeds that look better than this plant. I had hoped the dark leaves would provide contrast but even that is beyond its capability ...Read More

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Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) | October 2006 | neutral

It's somewhat unassuming and lowgrowing, and the flowers are short lived and not very showy. I'm hoping as the clump enlarges, it makes ...Read More

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