Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer, fire, bog, coast & clay tolerant. Good cut flower, border, edge, pot, rock garden & ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Edible bloom. Blooms: early, midseason rebloomer of large, 2.5-3" ruffled blooms of true cranberry red w/a deeper eye. Clumping: 12". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3.