Light: Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade but flowers best with abundant sunlight.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply, then let soil dry between irrigations. Occasional summer irrigation improves flowering and foliage; water new plants more regularly while roots establish.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils. Avoid persistently wet soil.
Mature size: Typically 4–8 feet tall and 5–10 feet wide.
Bloom: Blooms intermittently from spring through fall, especially after summer rains or deep watering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen in Phoenix; may lose leaves during cold weather or prolonged drought.
Growth rate: Moderate; faster with occasional deep irrigation during warm weather.