Wild Indigo short-lived perennial Salvia lyrata

Salvia lyrata

Food for deer and rabbits

Used in wildflower gardens

Flowers mostly late fall into winter

Can be naturalized in sunny areas or used as a border plant in a damp meadow

Wild Indigo short-lived perennial Salvia lyrataPerennial with white or blue flowers and green, black fruit. Use as a small shrub in wildflower garden. The is plant is a legume and is useful for nutrient poor soils. Toxic to livestock and humans. 2 5 ft tall by 2 4 ft wide Suitable to grow in: 8A, 8B, 9A Winter dormant, Flowers March May. Best planted in full sun, part shade Somewhat moist to long dry periods. Laval host for wild indigo dusky wing and Zarucco dusky wing butterflies. Food for deer