Annual: The Bright and Early series is one of the first to show color, is compact and tidy with crisp, clean colors. Dense formed crowns have fringed leaves with ruffly outer petals; the center is purply red with green outer leaves. Good bed, border, container & edging plant. It is edible but the flavor is on the bitter side, oftentimes it is used as a garnish for culinary use. Ht: 8-12 in. Width: 12-14 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z4.