USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–7 (some sources say 2–7 or 2b)
Sunlight: Full sun for best color; tolerates partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soil, adaptable to clay, rocky, and average soils
Water: Moderate moisture during establishment, then drought-tolerant once established
Heat and Humidity: Does not do well in high heat and humidity (above zone 7)