Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Evergreen rock garden, woodland & border plant with a compact, chubby appearance. Flowers form a golden "fireworks" head up to 11" across! The new foliage emerges purple. Blooms: spring. Ht: 24-30". Sun/part shade with mod/dry water. USDA Z6. (A cross between E. characias wulfenii x E. amygdaloides 'Rubra').