It is fully rooted in the soil and can be planted immediately upon arrival, weather permitting. Planting and how-to-care instructions will arrive with shipment. For Best results, plant in used zones 3-8. Mature Height is 1ft, mature spread is 4-6ft. This selection is noticed most often in the winter landscape with its bronzy purplish foliage color. Wide-spreading habit is ideal for groundcover applications. Grows well in full sun or partial shade.