Perennial: Evergreen. Native to New Zealand. Good for pool sides, windbreak, pots and borders. Tolerant of heat, deer, drought, coast winds, salt spray and poor soil. Vigorous. Foliage: upright, red-bronze with wide scarlet margins. Height: to 4-5 feet. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: can vary. USDA Z8. (syn. P. tenax 'Guardsman' or P. 'Red Guardian')