SHELF LIFE – Plant into the garden as soon as the ground has thawed enough to dig.
GARDEN LOCATION – They like shade or partial sun. Dig a hole about 6 inches deep and 3-4 inches wide. Space them 12-24 inches apart. Plant them in groups, borders, under trees or as accent features in your garden.
DETERMINING THE BOTTOM OR TOP OF CLUMPS – These clumps have roots radiating from a central point or crown. These fleshy roots should be put into the soil facing downward.
PREPARATION - Discard any unattached pieces of old roots or leafy remnants that may have occurred.
SPROUTING TIME - Sprouts in late April or early May after the soil temperature rises sufficiently. It takes a longer if the temperatures are still cold but success is still assured.
LEAFING – The artistic beauty and richness of the foliage is unequaled in any other shade-loving plant.
BLOOMING- The sprays of nodding, funnel-shaped, often fragrant flowers occur in mid-summer through late autumn. They are borne high above their foliage. Colors range from blue to lavender to lilac to white.
SOIL – If your soil is clayish amend it with a standard garden soil for adequate drainage.
POTTED PLANTS – If planted in containers large tubs and pots are recommended.
WATER - Water thoroughly upon planting. They need at least one inch of rainfall per week. If rain does not occur, water once or twice per week. Once established they are relatively drought tolerant.
FERTILIZER – This helps encourage new leaf buds which form clumps of new foliage. For best results, use Roberta’s Flower Magic Plant Food (M7503) once a month after planting all summer long.
LIGHTING -Shade is preferred.  Otherwise partial sun is o.k.
TEMPERATURE ZONE 3 to 10- When planted into the ground, they will come up at the right time without worries of frost damage.
WINTER DORMANCY – In the autumn, you may cut off any old growth. Otherwise pull away old growth in the following spring by hand. They are winter hardy to a negative 30 degrees below zero reproducing every year.
 PROPAGATING- They can be subdivided in late autumn or early spring after 2 years. Just stick a shovel or trowel down between the clumps and pull apart anywhere. They love it!
CUT FLOWERS - If you want to cut your stems for a flower vase, cut the entire stem length if desired.
DEER RESISTANT – No. When deer do get a little nibble, do not worry. It will not harm the plant as they begin to grow new leaf clumps immediately.
TOXICITY – These are not toxic.