Light: Full sun during cooler months; morning sun with afternoon shade as temperatures rise.
Water: Moderate water; water deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry. Containers require more frequent checks. Avoid soggy soil.
Soil: Well-drained soil amended with compost; use a freely draining potting mix in containers.
Mature size: Approximately 10–16 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide, depending on the selection and growing conditions.
Bloom: Primarily fall through spring in Phoenix; flowering declines or stops during intense summer heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Tender evergreen perennial in mild climates; usually treated as a cool-season annual in Phoenix.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during cool weather.