As a short-lived perennial, Fire Pink works best in meadows, woodlands, naturalized areas where that it may freely reseed itself. It also works in butterfly gardens, native gardens, pollinator gardens, rock gardens, cottage gardens but needs to be allowed to reseed itself in place.

When first planted, Fire Pink should be watered weekly for first few months, unless at least an inch of rain has been received in the last week to help it get established. After it becomes established, Fire Pink does not need watering, as it is drought tolerant.

Fire Pink can be cut back to the ground in late fall or over winter. It does tend to do best as a wildflower in a natural habitat where it can freely self-seed. It has a taproot, so it is difficult to move once planted.