It's the subtropics so we still have a winter, it just doesn't get that cold (equivalent to zone 10b).

I had no idea it would grow either & I'm surprised by how much it thrives. After a few YouTube's on them I realised they're probably just a vigorously growing plant.

The thing I really loved was all the pollinators it attracted. I don't have a lot flowering at the moment & i'm a bit bummed I picked all the flowers to make pancakes with. There's more coming which I'll leave to form berries.