Deciduous Perennial: Drought, deer & bog tolerant. Native to Tropics & Subtropics. Good in borders, near pools, in pots & as cut foliage. After bloom-cut stalks to ground. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: red buds open to clear yellow with red center & white stiped. Foliage: green w/ ivory stripes. Ht: 2-3'. Sun. Water: mod/moist-heavy water during bloom. USDA Z8.