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.
The plant is adaptable to various conditions, thriving in sun or shade, dry or moist soil, and can tolerate drought once established. The cultivars 'Ruby Giant' and 'Elbrook' are recognized for their excellence by the Royal Horticultural Society.