It is native to the mountains of Southern and Central Europe, as far south as northern Spain (Pyrenees and Cordillera Cantábrica), central Italy and North Macedonia , and is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens .
This plant is naturally found in the mountain regions of Southern and Central Europe, extending to northern Spain (Pyrenees and Cantabrian Mountains), central Italy, and North Macedonia. It is occasionally grown for decorative purposes in garden settings.