Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good bedding, border, container, cut flower & rock garden plant. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds & bees. Remove spent blooms to encourage more! Blooms continuously from spring-fall. Bloom color: wine-red flowers studded w/white pin like stamens. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.