Light: Full sun to light shade; light afternoon shade can help in Phoenix locations with intense reflected heat.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then let soil dry between irrigations. Water more regularly during establishment and prolonged summer heat, without keeping roots wet.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or amended desert soil; tolerates alkaline conditions. Avoid heavy, poorly drained soil.
Mature size: About 1–2 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide.
Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring, with occasional additional flowers in favorable weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; foliage may suffer damage during hard freezes.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with warmth and appropriate irrigation.