Perennial: Deer resistant. The Great Balls of Fire series are heat & drought tolerant & have big, bold clusters of lightly scented double flowers. Hanging basket, window box, pot, cut flower, & ground cover plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Profuse bloomer late spring-fall. Bloom color: bright lavender. Height: 12-14 inches. Width: 18-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Avoid soil too moist or too dry. USDA Z9-11.