"Vibrant mix for cut flowers and garden beds. Long-lasting perennial in mostly red, rose, and lavender shades. Blooms make excellent cut flowers and reliable perennial garden plants with decorative, fern-like foliage. As cut flowers, the 2–4", flat-topped flower heads on 24" stems add bulk, durability, and beauty to bouquets. Long vase life. Flowerburst™ Red Shades is an F2 population. Flowers first year from seed. Low maintenance. Tolerates drought once established. Perennial in Zones 2–9. Attracts and supports beneficial insects such as damsel bugs, lacewings, lady beetles, and parasitic wasps." (Johnny's Seeds)