Grows well in almost any soil with the pH above 5.5.
Little fertilization is needed if planted in average garden soil.
Established plants tolerate drought well, but newly planted plants should be watered as needed until established. Pinching the bloom spikes back aout every 4 weeks will keep the plant blooming much of the summer. A perennial that blooms from late spring until mid-summer. Provide a well-drained soil that is watered occasionally during dry periods. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.