Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix; avoid reflected heat from west-facing walls and paving.
Water: Low to moderate once established; water deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Provide supplemental irrigation during Phoenix’s extreme summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions and improve drainage in heavy clay.
Mature size: 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide.
Bloom: Spring through fall, often with strongest flowering in spring and autumn; blooming may slow during extreme summer heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen to semi-evergreen in Phoenix; frost may cause leaf loss or stem dieback.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with suitable watering and temperatures.