Light: Full sun to partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix, especially near heat-reflecting walls.
Water: Low to moderate water once established; water deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Irrigate more regularly during Phoenix summers for attractive foliage and continued flowering.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates moderately alkaline soil. Avoid persistently wet soil and poorly drained clay.
Mature size: Foliage reaches 12–18 inches tall and wide; flower stalks rise 18–24 inches.
Bloom: Flowers intermittently from spring through fall; extreme summer heat may reduce flowering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Usually evergreen in Phoenix; freezing temperatures can damage foliage or cause temporary dieback.
Growth rate: Moderate.