Tuberous Perennial: Deer resistant. The Tianis series is ideal for outdoors, is easy & fast to grow, is uniform, consistent & floriferous, and is naturally dense and compact. Abundant mid-sized blooms that twist and turn like tiny butterfly wings. Good for borders and rock gardens. Can also be grown as houseplants. Blooms: late fall-winter. Color: assorted. Height: 10 inches. Width: 8 inches. Exposure: part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z8.