 The plant has also been introduced outside of its native range into northern Europe.It is most often encountered at 0 to 1300 metre (0–4300 feet) elevations in moist to dry soils in association with hemlock–northern hardwood, beech–maple or pine forests, Appalachian spruce–fir forests, as well as with aspen, pine or open spruce woodlands.It can also be found in thickets, clearings or along shaded roadsides.