Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; avoid intense reflected heat and exposed west-facing locations.
Water: Water deeply, then let soil dry between waterings. In Phoenix, check regularly during summer, especially in containers; avoid keeping roots continuously moist.
Soil: Very well-drained, gritty or sandy soil. Use raised beds or containers where native soil is compacted or drains poorly.
Mature size: 3–6 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide, spreading farther over time under favorable conditions.
Bloom: Typically late spring through summer; flowering may be reduced by extreme heat or excessive shade.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen to semi-evergreen in mild winters; foliage may thin or die back during Phoenix’s extreme summer heat.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast in favorable conditions; slows during extreme heat.