Annual or Tender Perennial: Deer tolerant. The Veranda series are compact and bred with a focus on weather resistance and earliness to flower. Great for borders, mass planting, hanging baskets, & containers. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: double blooms of lavender-purple with darker veining. Height: 12-14 inches. Width: 12 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z9.