Shrubby Herb: Evergreen. Deer, drought & gopher resistant. One of the most intense red-flowering varieties, contrasts beautifully w/its dark chocolate stems & calyxes. Medium-sized flowers are profuse on this large woody shrub. Good in background plantings, in a border or as a cut flower. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blm time: summer-fall. Bloom color: red. Size 3' x 3'. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./dry. Z8.