Light: Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade is beneficial near hot west-facing walls or reflected pavement heat.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix; water deeply, then allow the upper few inches of soil to dry. Irrigate more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat; reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or loamy soil but may develop iron chlorosis in highly alkaline conditions. Avoid persistently wet soil.
Mature size: Typically 3–5 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide.
Bloom: Heaviest in spring, with intermittent blooms into summer and fall under favorable conditions.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate.