Light: Full sun in cooler weather; morning sun with afternoon shade is best for Phoenix summers. Avoid reflected heat from walls and pavement.
Water: Moderate water while establishing; low to moderate once established. Water deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Monitor closely in summer without keeping roots constantly wet.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Tolerates moderately alkaline soil, but avoid heavy, poorly drained clay.
Mature size: 6–18 inches tall and 2–4 feet wide.
Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring in Phoenix, with possible fall rebloom as temperatures cool. Flowering declines or stops during intense summer heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild winters; hard freezes can damage foliage and stems. Often grown as a cool-season annual in Phoenix.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during cool growing weather.