Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix; avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls and pavement.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply and let the upper few inches of soil dry between waterings. Water more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost. Tolerates alkaline soil, but avoid poorly drained locations; mulch the root zone without covering the stem bases.
Mature size: Typically about 4–6 feet tall and wide; may grow larger in favorable conditions.
Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring, with occasional repeat flowering when conditions are favorable.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen to semi-evergreen in Phoenix; cold or environmental stress may cause partial leaf drop.
Growth rate: Moderate.