This buzzworthy native cultivar pours out a richer, darker brew of burgundy foliage than the straight species’ everyday green. Spring serves up a frothy espresso shot of fuchsia-pink petals with bright white throats—crema perfection against those moody leaves—pulling in bees, butterflies, and skippers like a morning rush at the local café. More heat-tolerant than the standard blend, it settles into smooth, low-fuss clumps providing groundcover in shady woodland edges for un-bean-lievable color and style. Deer and rabbits? They skip the latte line entirely (grounds for celebration!), leaving you free to sit back, sip proud, and admire your garden’s daily grind.
Conditions: Part shade to full shade; average to dry, well-drained soil
Size: <1' tall, 1'-1.5' wide
Zone: 4 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract small bees, butterflies, skippers; seeds loved by chipmunks and songbirds
Photo: Samantha Nestory