Cultivation
Plant two times its own depth in autumn. Tolerates most soil conditions but performs best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil that remains moist when in growth.
Suggested uses
Containers/Patio, Rock, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Naturalised in turf
UK hardiness
H4
USDA zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Sunset zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 3
WUCOLS
North-Central Coastal = Very Low
Central Valley = Very Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Very Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Low
Low Desert = Low
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Clump-forming
Native to
Western Europe, Northern Africa
Drought tolerant
No
Flood tolerant
No
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Can also be a skin irritant.