Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. The Colissima Series tolerates heat and humidity, are easy to grow, and low maintenance. Great for beds, borders, ground cover, & various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: heavily serrated peach leaves with cream and green edges. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: blue purple. Exposure: part shade/shade. Thrives in moist spots, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11.