Perennial: Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Excellent border & pot plant. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. The leaves are darker than G. lindheimeri & stems are burgundy red. Long blooming period (spring - fall). Blooms: rose pink. Size: 3-5' x 1-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.