Perennial: Tolerates heat & deer. This is a unique dbl-petal or "azalea" type. The Madame Butterfly series have dbl petals which create full, fluffy blms for a Victorian look. Great bedding, border or container plant. Fragrant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: apricot-coral. Great cut flower w/blooms held on strong stems and long spikes w/a vase life of 7-10 days. Ht.: 26-36". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z9-11.