Perennial: Drought toleant. Deer resistant. This is a 2005 All America Selections Winner. It flowers earlier than the others (spring) and continues well into the fall. It thrives in the hot sun and shines in the harshest of locations. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Bloom color: red with yellow edges. Size: 12" x 12". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.