"The Salvia æCaradonnaÆ, Salvia nemorosa, has glowing purple stems loaded with violet-purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its gray-green aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. Salvia æCaradonnaÆ was awarded the Outstanding New Perennial in 2000 by the International Hardy Plant Union. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum æMatronaÆ, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva æSnow HillÆ."