Best grown in rich, fertile, humusy, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers consistent and even moisture in soils which do not dry out. It is not reliably winter hardy in the northern parts of USDA Zone 6 where it should be sited in a protected location. Although rhizomatous, it spreads slowly. Plant foliage is evergreen in warm winter climates, but may depreciate considerably in harsh winters. Turf-like clumps develop over time into a 12†tall ground cover which will spread somewhat indefinitely to 12†wide or more. Propagate by division.
