Cherry Drumsticks - Viscaria asterias red geum although the flowers and berries

although the flowers and berries are at least interesting

or just pinch back the growing tips when it gets to the height you like

but with a well-drained soil

Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant

Cherry Drumsticks - Viscaria asterias red geum although the flowers and berriesCherry Drumsticks is a low maintenance perennial that blooms a ball of dark burgundy flowers on 2 foot high stalks. Performing best in full to part sun, it will form a dense mat of leaves, which helps to crowd out competing weeds. Cold hardy and reliable, it will attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers also work well as cut flowers. Also called: Silene Asterias, Viscaria asterias, Catchfly, Bulgarian Catchfly Spread: 24"x24" Cold