Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade or bright filtered shade; avoid intense western sun and reflected heat in Phoenix.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix; water deeply and let the upper few inches of soil dry between waterings. Irrigate more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; tolerates varied soil textures but may develop iron chlorosis in strongly alkaline soil.
Mature size: Typically 6–18 inches tall and 3–6 feet wide as groundcover; trailing stems can spread farther over time.
Bloom: Small flowers in late spring to early summer; flowering is often sparse or absent on regularly sheared groundcover.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in Phoenix; exposed foliage may bronze during cold weather.
Growth rate: Moderate; faster with regular irrigation and suitable growing conditions.