Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade helps reduce stress in Phoenix’s extreme summer heat, especially near reflective walls or pavement.
Water: Low to moderate water once established. Water deeply, then allow the upper soil to dry; irrigate more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat. Avoid constantly wet soil.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline soil but struggles in poorly drained, compacted clay.
Mature size: 3–6 inches tall and 6–10 feet wide; spread varies by cultivar and growing conditions.
Bloom: Primarily spring through summer, with intermittent flowering into fall in warm conditions.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; foliage may suffer damage during hard freezes.
Growth rate: Fast with adequate irrigation during warm weather.