Shrub of the rose family with maroon tinged foliage. Winter deciduous. Deer resistant. Clay tolerant. Good cut flower, border and back ground plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: bright carmine. Height: 2-3 feet. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. (syn. S. bumalda 'Anthony Waterer').