This is just good all the way around. It's just coming into bloom and the foliage color is turning up a notch making it look dappled with light even when in full shade. It blooms in early October here in 9b and will into November. It has also performed well on a restricted water ration. It is just a smidgen shorter than usual. It has spread enough to divide and it will find its way into other parts of the garden this coming season. The color shock between bloom and foliage took some getting used to but I love it now, too!