Sandy Creek Photo courtesy of Rita Goebel

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Wide range of soil tolerance as long as drainage is good. Prefers rich, moist soils in light to moderate shade. Freely self-seeds and will naturalize to form large colonies in optimum growing conditions. Remove flowering stems after bloom to encourage additional bloom. Keep soils uniformly moist after bloom to prolong attractive foliage appearance. When foliage depreciates, plants may be cut to the ground.

We have several of the NC native plants in the garden at the Park, but also many other colorful varieties.  

For a more detailed description of this plant, visit the Missouri Botanical Garden website.