This very rare species can be found amongst dwarf Rhododendron thickets and on grassy slopes at 1200–1400 m in Sichuan, China. It is therefore not the easiest to cultivate if you dont live in a country with a northern climate. Keeping it alive in the long-run can feel almost impossible, however I did manage to get it to bloom in 2021 growing it in a raised bed with a 50-50 mix of peat and silica sand with some added grit and perlite.