Perennial: Deciduous. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Flowers have a bittersweet chocolate fragrance. Good cut flower, border, and container plant. Produces tubers, so treat like Dahlias (dig up and store over winter if desired). Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: deep cherry to wine red. Height: 12-24 inches. Width: 12-24 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.