Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially near heat-reflecting walls or pavement.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix; irrigate deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Established plants tolerate some drought but need supplemental summer irrigation.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, and alkaline soils. Avoid persistently wet or poorly drained planting sites.
Mature size: Typically 3–4 feet tall and wide; can be maintained smaller with light pruning.
Bloom: Late spring through summer; frequent shearing reduces flowering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate.