Perennial: Deciduous. One of the best dwarves. Deer, drought, bog & clay tolerant. Has bell-shaped deep purple blooms w/lavender stripes in summer. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Ground cover, edge or border plant. Foliage: heart-shaped light green w/irregular gold margins. Leaf: 4" x 2.5". Clumping & fast growing: 12" x 12-24". Flowers: 32". Part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z6-10.