Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Bred for a long season of interest in containers & perennial gardens alike. Outstanding heat & drought tolerance. Tolerates deer, fire, clay & poor soil. Somewhat gopher resistant. Bloom color: deep velvet red. Bloom time: summer-fall. Good for pots, borders, cut/dried flowers & rock gardens. Attracts butterflies. Upright, clumping. Size: 18" x 14". Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3.