I have it naturalized in my yard here in 8B. Its 100% hardy, blooms every season and offsets well. I even have it in an area that stays somewhat wet, which is surprising that it does so well there, as its a kind of "arid" plant, but it handles our heat, sometimes everyday summer thunderstorms and humidity with aplomb. Its a full sun plant

Thanks again Bihai,

How come you have always grown everything before me?

I am just so jealous. It must be that enclosed tropical rainforest you constructed - I must build one!

Its a real challenge to find unusual plants here that can take the heat, humidity and monsoon season of summer, AND withstand a couple hard freezes in the winter. I think I may have tried one of every plant available at one time or another!

I'm still jealous!