Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. AAS (All-America Selections) winner. This type is known mostly for its eye-catching decorative foliage. Good for beds, hanging baskets, containers and borders. Vigorous, mounding growth habit. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: red. Foliage: dark chocolate leaf with green edge. Height: 10-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry.