Tender Perennial often grown as an Annual: The Vepita series are tolerant of heat & humidity, are uniform & compact, & come in a range of colors. Hairy, semi-evergreen plant with dark green, toothed leaves & large clusters of flowers. Good in containers, baskets, beds & borders. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: dark magenta. Mounding & spreading growth habit. Height: 6-24 in. Width: 12-24 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.