Prefers moist, fertile soils with good drainage. Some drought tolerance. Good tolerance for summer heat and humidity. Plants grown in containers may be difficult to overwinter indoors. Consider purchasing new plants from local nurseries each spring. Plants in the Serena series are seed-grown and may be started indoors about 10-12 weeks before last spring frost date. Plants may also be purchased in spring from local nurseries. Perennial in zones 9-10
