Perennial: Deciduous border plant. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Flowers have a bittersweet chocolate fragrance (even more than the species). More compact and tidy too. Good cut flower. Produces tubers, so treat like Dahlias (dig up and store over winter if desired). Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: mahogany red. Height: 12". Spread: 12". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. USPPP