Cultivation
Grows in most moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate excessive winter wet. In cold areas, mulch in spring and late autumn. May spread quickly in ideal growing conditions.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Bees (attract & feed bees)
UK hardiness
H7
USDA zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Sunset zone
2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
WUCOLS
North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Suckering, Erect, Clump-forming
Native to
Garden origin
Drought tolerant
No
Flood tolerant
No
Toxicity
Eating may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation.