Care is minimal, if you do not want plants to spread, simply cut spent flower stems. Because of the color and deceptively strong leaves, this plant reflects the hot sun and withstands very cold, dry conditions. Drought tolerant. Evergreen.
Planting instructions: this has a very sensitive taproot so do not break up the soil and roots. Dig a hole the size of the pot, loosen the soil deep into the hole, and add no amendments except to increase drainage (for clay soil). If the leaves droop, place a humidity dome (a transparent plastic bag or container with holes at the top) over the plant until the leaves perk back up. Water only twice a week and at ground level (the leaves do not like to be watered).
