Perennial: Deer resistant. The Sunrita series offer the ultimate color show. Big and bright burgundy-red blooms are tinged w/yellow. Compact, mounding. Good bed, border or container plant. Nice cut flower. Long-blooming. Grows well in both hot/humid conditions and dry/drought areas. Bloom time: summer-fall. Attracts butterflies and bees. Height: 14-16". Spread: 14-18". Exp. sun. Avg. to low water once established. USDA Z4.