Sensitize to cold weather. Small specimen plant, foundation planting, general cover plant in shaded areas.

In some parts of the world, this is an invasive species. In Florida, it is well behaved. Grow on a trellis or let climb a tree. Can also be used as a groundcover. Flowers are small but attractive. Blooms all year. Grown primarily as a larval host plant.

Wildflower in moist garden, edge of water garden, understory plant in wet woods or stream edges

Specimen tree, can also be containerized, hedge plant, patio plant, or median plant.

This species has a cold requirement. It cannot be grown successfully much south of its native range. Early spring wildflower. Can be planted as a seasonal groundcover in a shady location.