Perennial: Deer resistant. The Great Balls of Fire series are suited well to coastal living. Good in hanging baskets, window boxes, containers & as a ground cover. Good heat tolerance. Profuse bloomer. Lightly-scented bold clusters of bright lavender flowers late spring through early fall. Attracts hummingbirds. Size: 12-14" x 18-24". Exp.: part shade. Water: mod. (avoid soil too moist or too dry).