Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; protect from intense western sun and reflected heat.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply when the upper 1–2 inches of soil dry. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and less in winter; avoid soggy soil.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Avoid compacted soil and poorly drained planting sites.
Mature size: Foliage reaches 1–2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide; flower stalks typically reach 2–3 feet tall.
Bloom: Late spring to early summer, sometimes extending into midsummer; flowering may decline in extreme heat or heavy shade.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild winters; foliage may be damaged by freezing temperatures.
Growth rate: Moderate; slower under extreme heat, drought, or heavy shade.