Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer, fire, bog, coast & clay tolerant. Clump forming. Good cut flower, border, pot, rock garden & ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Edible flowers. Blooms: midseason-blooms almost continuously; 3.5" bright reddish wine w/ bluish halo. 18", flowers to 35". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3.