Annual: Tolerates drought, deer, poor and sandy soil. Native to Central America. Perennial in the SF Bay Area. Reseeds gently. Has many round, globe-like airy flowers on thin, wiry stems that float above the foliage. Good cut and dried flower. Attracts bees. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: violet magenta. Height: 3 feet. Width: 5-8 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.