Perennial: Evergreen. Native to New Zealand. Good for pool sides, containers & borders. Tolerant of heat, deer, drought, coast, winds, salt spray & poor soil. Foliage: upper dk reddish prpl & smoky dk green below w/leave tips that arch over gracefully. Similar to 'Dark Delight' but w/slightly narrower lvs that are a little redder & have a more pronounced arch to the lvs. Size: 3-4' x 3-5'. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod.-dry USDA Z8.