Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Deep wine red to ruby red flowers w/an orange center measure about 1.5" across. Compared to other threadleaf types, this plant has darker green foliage & is more clump forming, producing fewer rhizomes. Good cut flower, border, ground cover, container & edging plant. Attracts bees, birds & butterflies. Blm time: spring-fall. Size: 15-18" x 18-22". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z5.