Perennial: Deer and drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Very eye-catching! A new hybrid that ups the bar. Like a traditional verticillata it is very hardy but more compact & resistant to powdery mildew. Good cut flower, border, ground cover, container & edging plant. Attracts bees, birds & butterflies. Blms: summer-fall. Blm color: brilliant red sometimes tipped w/ylw. Size: 10-12" x 15". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z5. PP#27,362