Light: Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade but flowers less heavily.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply and allow soil to dry between irrigations. Provide occasional supplemental water during prolonged summer heat and regular establishment watering.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils. Avoid poorly drained sites.
Mature size: 4–6 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide.
Bloom: Late winter through spring, typically February–April in Phoenix; timing varies with weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; may thin or shed foliage during severe drought or cold.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate establishment water.