The plant grows in sun or light shade. It thrives in either dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought once established. The cultivars 'Ruby Giant' and 'Elbrook' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
This plant grows well in either full sun or light shade. It flourishes in both dry and moist soils and can endure drought after becoming established. Cultivars 'Ruby Giant' and 'Elbrook' have received the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.