"The Salvia æPlumosaÆ, Salvia nemorosa, has glowing purple stems loaded with deep, double purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its gray-green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18ö and a spread of 18-24ö and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia æPlumosaÆ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum æMatronaÆ, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva æSnow HillÆ."