I have been growing it for a few years. I have two varieties and they seem do equally well. They don't seem fussy at all. Mine have withstood temps down to 10 (or perhaps a little lower). The only problem is that deer love the tender little new leaves. jwww

Grown in Seattle arboretum and at an experiment station in BC for a long time. Flowers not conspicuous, but scented and autumnal.

Seattle area is USDA 8.

I would love to try growing it if anyone has extra seeds!

Can probably find comparatively small plants in one gallon pots at a nursery up there somewhere.

Best way to propagate is by cuttings....easy. jwww

I've had one for several years from Burnt Ridge that is slow growing with small leaves but just got one for my son from One Green World at the Yard and Garden show that has very large serrated leaves looking nothing like my other plant. It is 3' tall allready, I'm wondering how old it would be and how soon leaves could be picked to make tea.

Tea leaves can be picked as soon as you have a live plant making new growth but leaves produced in cool climates likely to be bitter. Don't be surprised if you find none hardy here are palatable, different kinds are grown in different climates with the mildest leaves coming from mildest areas.