Perennial Subshrub: Evergreen. Tolerates deer, drought, fire & coast. Somewhat gopher resistant. Of the California native, A. maritima. Clumping grass-like tufts with dark rose red ball-shaped flower heads in spring-fall. The longest bloomer of all. Good rock garden, ground cover, edging, pot, cut flower & border plant. Attracts butterflies. Ht: 6-10 in. Width: 12 in. Flower spikes: 8 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4-10.