Shrub: Deciduous. Deer and clay tolerant. Has green foliage variegated with cream. Use as a background shrub, in borders, or as screen plant. Good cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: pink to rose red, funnel-shaped flowers. Size: 5' x 2'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. Sunset Zones 1-11, 14-17.