Perennial: Deciduous. Drought, deer, fire, bog, coast & clay tolerant. Cut flower, border, edge, pot, rock garden & ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Edible flowers. Reblooms: spring-fall, 2-3" reddish purple w/ruffled edges & yellow throat. Clump forming diploid: 1-2', flowers: 2'. Sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3. 'Stella de Oro' seedling.