You say "non-native, yet growth-zone-compliant", and I hear "potential invasive species".

I'm not sure who you should talk to in order to make sure that it won't become that kind of problem, but you should definitely research that question. Will it thrive in the wild? If it does, is that going to be a problem?

Talk to your local Agricultural Extension Office (often by county), and/or your local Master Gardener program.

Good luck.