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Lyre-leaf sage (Salvia lyrata) Care Guide
Care guide for Lyre-leaf sage: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Lauren McLaurin · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Lyre-leaf sage is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityTolerates average room humidity (30-55%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-8.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky.
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