Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Deer resistant. Tough & carefree-borders, cut flowers, along ponds, streams & pools. Oblong, shiny leaves on a bushy spreading plant, 2.5-3' x 4'. Attracts butterflies. Summer-fall scarlet blooms. Sun/part shade (wet shade in hot areas). Water: mod/wet. USDA Z5. (syn. POLYGONUM amp. 'Taurus')(Blooms of Bressingham PP#9,682)