Perennial: Deciduous. Drought, deer, fire, bog, coast & clay tolerant. Type: tetraploid-have larger flowers than others. Good cut flower, border, edge, pot, rock garden & ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: midseason, 5.5" creamy ecru w/ raspberry eye & ruffled petals. Ht: 21-30". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3.