The original species is abundant in several regions of Eurasia.
It primarily inhabits drier, rather short-grass meadows. Plants form looser clumps and spread through semi-creeping rhizomes.Plants bloom from the end of May to July.
Some varieties can repeat flowering after trimming the faded stems. Plants prefer a sunny location with well-drained, rather dry soil. Persistence at the site depends a lot on the location and the chosen variety. Generally, these are rather short-lived plants that need to be propagated every 3-4 years. Propagation is possible by dividing clumps and taking cuttings of sprouting shoots.Site circle FR 2 -1 - open areas with fresh to dry soil.