A short lived perennial in the north, but worth growing for its lovely red flowers. It is propagated by seed and by division and requires full sun to part shade and good soil, although it will tolerate some dryness. The root is taken in fall and dried. Flowers as they are available. Roots have been used as a sedative like Valerian.
Flowers are diuretic and tonic.
Aloysia triphylla syn. Propagation is by soft tip cuttings. It requires diffused light. Do not allow to dry out completely. It tends to shed its leaves when brought inside for the winter.