Small to medium tree often with somewhat scruffy form. Retain in a natural setting if present.

Bloom period can be prolonged by removing flowers as they wither. It does not compete well with aggressive plants. Wildflower garden. Blooms best in light shade. Use in a bog, pond or water garden.

Can be pruned either as a small tree or a large shrub. Can also be used as a hedge.

Informal landscapes. Its growth form is to be scrambling in a thicket or climbing as a sprawlingg vine. Habitat restoration.

Retain if present in natural setting. Can be grown in a wildflower garden.

Wildflower in moist garden. Forms colonies.

Specimen plant. Slow growing.