North side of Admin Bldg. Lustrous dark green color on top, underside with gland-like dots. Margin of leaf serrated, with each serration tipped with a black gland.
Growth rate is slow, texture is medium to course.
Prefer a moist, well -drained soil that is acid and high in O.M. Established plants should be able to get by with little or no summer water. Should be situated in partial shade and protected from drying winds. Plant on north or east side of building. Like other plants valued for their flowers, too much shade can result in depressed flowering. Fairly hardy down to 5 or 10 degrees F. Zero degrees will kill the flower buds.