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; provide more frequent irrigation during establishment and extreme summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils. Avoid persistently wet soil.
Mature size: Approximately 2–3 feet tall and wide, sometimes reaching 4 feet with favorable conditions.
Bloom: Spring through fall, often until frost; flowering may slow during extreme heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen in Phoenix; may lose leaves or experience stem dieback after frost.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during warm weather.