Lyre-leaf Sage, Cancer Weed

Purple Knockout Lyre-leaf Sage is a native woodland sage with striking near-black purple foliage, grown primarily as a foliage perennial, its deep colour provides bold contrast in shaded and semi-shaded borders.

• Near-black purple foliage provides bold, dramatic contrast in shade and sun
• Native to eastern North America, excellent wildlife and ecosystem value
• Blue-violet flower spikes appear above the dark foliage in spring
• Spreads by self-seeding to form naturalistic colonies in suitable sites