Perennial: Deciduous. Drought, deer, fire and coastal tolerant. Good ground cover, container, border, rock garden and cut flower plant. Has purple-pink leaves that are 4 inches long. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-autumn. Bloom color: soft rose-pink. Height: 8-12 inches. Width: 18 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4-9. (syn. S. telephium 'Vera Jameson').