Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune every year
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Compost, fertilize in spring, Mulch, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Aphids, Cane Spot, Gray mold, Spur Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought