Per. Herb: Deciduous. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Award winning hybrid of E. 'White Swan', flowers earlier than most purpurea varieties. Easy low maintenance plant for borders, containers, cut & dried flowers & meadows. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, bees & birds. Blooms up to 5" across, summer-fall w/ pure white & central yellow cone that are fragrantly sweet. Height: 1.5-2'. Exp: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z3-10