Shrub: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Compact & mound forming. Good ground cover, rock garden or border plant. The arching stems look particularly good next to paths, ponds or streams. Leaves turn red-purple in autumn providing great fall color. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: deep pink & white, star-shaped. Size: 4-6' x 4-6'. Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z