Perennial: Evergreen. Drought, clay & deer tolerant. One of the best & most sought after plants today! Good cut flower, woodland, rock garden & border plant. Blooms: winter-spring with clusters of large dark bluish-maroon flowers-no spots! Ht: 24". Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-9. A beauty! (syn. H. orientalis 'Blue Lady')