Perennial: Evergreen. Native to N. Zealand. Good for pool sides, pots & borders. Tolerant of heat, deer, drought, coast winds, salt spray & poor soil. Foliage: slightly drooping, purple bronze w/brt crimson stripes & margins (sometimes w/bronze lines & crimson stripe). Height: around 3 feet. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: can vary. USDA Z8.