Salvia nemerosa 'May Night' ('Mainacht'), Violet Sage dry to wet surprises your friends and neighbors

surprises your friends and neighbors — who knew there were vining and yellow bleeding hearts

dark green narrow leaves form a feathery rounded crown

but if it's "cheddar" then it's almost white cheddar — in any case

With provocative dark green spiny leaves and exotic vermilion red fall flowers

Salvia nemerosa 'May Night' ('Mainacht'), Violet Sage dry to wet surprises your friends and neighborsIn late spring through early summer, violet flower spikes attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Deadhead for longer bloom; cut back to basal leaves if it becomes floppy. A good cut flower. Mature size: 1. 5 ft T x 18 24 in W Minimum temperature: 30 F