Light: Full sun to light shade; in Phoenix, morning sun with light afternoon shade helps protect against extreme summer heat. Avoid reflected heat.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between irrigations. Establish with more regular watering; avoid frequent summer irrigation.
Soil: Very well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil. Tolerates alkaline soil; plant on a raised mound where drainage is poor.
Mature size: 3–5 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, depending on cultivar and conditions.
Bloom: Primarily spring to early summer; flowering may begin earlier in Phoenix.
Evergreen / deciduous: Generally evergreen; may become sparse or partially deciduous during severe heat or drought.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with good drainage and suitable conditions.