Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; protect from intense summer sun and reflected heat.
Water: Low water once established; water thoroughly, then let soil dry completely. Reduce watering during winter cold and periods of summer growth slowdown.
Soil: Very well-drained, gritty or sandy soil; use raised beds or containers with drainage holes where native soil drains poorly.
Mature size: 6–12 inches tall and 1–2 feet wide as an offsetting clump; flower stalks reach approximately 16–24 inches.
Bloom: Typically blooms in spring on established plants; flowering may be less reliable under stressful desert conditions.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, depending on growing conditions.