Perennial or Annual Herb: Evergreen. Deer, drought & gopher tolerant. Great in hot, humid conditions. Produces lush velvety burgundy-red flower spikes. Good accent, border, container, mass planting, and cut flower plant. Sterile and self-cleaning, no deadheading needed! Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Bloom time: spring-frost. Vigorous habit. Height: 24-36 inches. Width: 24-36 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z9.