Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. It is great for beds, borders, ground cover, and in various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: green with magenta center and maroon splotches. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: white or lilac. Height: 24 inches. Width: 20 inches. Exposure: part shade/shade. Thrives in moist spots in moist, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11.