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Grown for its \u003cstrong\u003ehardiness and longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e , it is an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent investment\u003c\/strong\u003e for patient gardeners. \u003cstrong\u003eA perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e , it returns faithfully each spring and can produce for \u003cstrong\u003eover 15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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Once plants are \u003cstrong\u003e12 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003egradually harden\u003c\/strong\u003e them off before planting in the ground. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e18 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and rows \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 6 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong\u003eDeep, rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e exposure. 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