Cultivation
Grow in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist soil in partial shade. Full sun is tolerated if the soil is kept consistently moist. Leaf colour will be more yellow in full sun.
Suggested uses
Ground Cover, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Woodland
UK hardiness
H6
USDA zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Sunset zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3
WUCOLS
North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Clump-forming, Arching
Native to
Garden origin
Drought tolerant
No
Flood tolerant
No
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten. Leaves may trigger skin allergies.