Perennial: Evergreen. Drought, clay & deer tolerant. One of the best & most sought after plants today! Good cut flower, woodland, rock garden and border plant. Bloom time: winter-spring with clusters of nodding cup-shaped flowers. Bloom color: white w/ maroon speckles. Ht: 1.5' Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-9.