Perennial: Deer resistant. Good for borders, cut flowers, along ponds, streams, pools & woodlands. Foliage: deep burgundy with plum or mint markings & red stems-foliage varies with temperature-leaves are more green in the summer. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: white. Clump forming: 2-3' x 4-5'. Sun/part shade. Water: wet. USDA Z5. (PP #12,062)