Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Tolerates drought, heat, coast, deer, fire & poor soil. Somewhat gopher resistant. Has 3" burgundy-wine flower heads fading to mauve pink summer-fall. Good for pots, borders, cut/dried flower & rock gardens. To use as a lawn, mow before it flowers. Attracts butterflies. Upright, clumping: 2-3' x 2-3'. Sun. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z3-9.