Salvia nemerosa 'May Night' ('Mainacht'), Violet Sage dry to wet With provocative dark green spiny

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

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

Fragrant with a heavy scent of cloves or violets

one really shouldn't need more

A slowly growing evergreen dwarf conifer—6–12 inches per year—preferring moist soil but amenable to dry shade if need be

Salvia nemerosa 'May Night' ('Mainacht'), Violet Sage dry to wet With provocative dark green spinyIn 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