Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid intense reflected heat and exposed west-facing sites.
Water: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, irrigate deeply when the upper soil dries; supplemental summer watering is necessary in Phoenix. Avoid constantly wet soil.
Soil: Very well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; improve drainage in heavy clay and avoid low spots that collect water.
Mature size: 1–3 inches tall and approximately 1–2 feet wide per plant, spreading farther over time.
Bloom: Small flowers appear mainly in spring and summer; flowering may decline during extreme heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; foliage may deteriorate during severe heat, drought, or hard freezes.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate; fills in gradually under favorable conditions.