Light: Full sun for best flowering; tolerates light afternoon shade in Phoenix.
Water: Low to moderate once established. Water deeply, then let the upper soil dry; regular summer irrigation maintains fuller foliage and better flowering.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, and alkaline soils. Avoid persistently wet roots.
Mature size: Typically 20–40 feet long, spreading 10–20 feet or more with support and sufficient water.
Bloom: Late spring through fall, often heaviest in late summer and fall; flowering ends with frost.
Evergreen / deciduous: Frost-deciduous in Phoenix; may remain leafy in protected, frost-free locations. Freezes can kill stems, but established roots usually resprout in spring.
Growth rate: Fast, especially with warmth and regular irrigation.