Light: Full sun for best flowering; tolerates light afternoon shade in Phoenix.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply, then let soil dry between waterings; occasional summer irrigation improves appearance and flowering. Water new plantings more regularly while roots establish.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils. Avoid soggy soil and poorly drained planting sites.
Mature size: Foliage clumps reach about 2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide; flower stalks rise approximately 3–4 feet.
Bloom: Primarily spring through summer, with repeat flowering possible into fall in Phoenix.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, depending on irrigation and growing conditions.