Light: Full sun; light afternoon shade can help during Phoenix’s hottest months.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Provide occasional supplemental water during prolonged summer heat; avoid frequent irrigation.
Soil: Very well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline soils. Avoid heavy, poorly drained soil and overly rich amendments.
Mature size: 6–12 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide.
Bloom: Primarily spring through fall, often with a lull during extreme summer heat; occasional winter flowers in mild weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen to semi-evergreen in Phoenix; foliage may thin with frost or severe drought.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with good drainage and suitable conditions.