Native Range Southern Europe and Western Asia History as an Ornamental This plant is currently being utilized as an ornamental plant, especially in more southern states where it can survive in less cold winters. External Resources GBIF Link GBIF Species Page USDA Plants Database USDA Plants Database page Tropicos Link Tropicos Species Page U.S. National Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) US National Germplasm Database These links will open new browser tabs.