Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. The Wildfire Series is bred for a spreading growth habit. It is great for beds, borders, ground cover, and various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: lacy, fire engine red with a yellow edge. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: blue purple. Dense, compact growth habit. Height: 8 inches. Width: 22 inches. Exposure: part shade/shade. Thrives in moist spots in moist, rich well-draining soil.USDA Z10-11.