Light: Full sun to light shade; light afternoon shade can help in Phoenix’s hottest exposures.
Water: Low to moderate water once established. Water deeply, then allow the upper soil to dry; provide supplemental irrigation during prolonged summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; avoid compacted soil and standing water.
Mature size: Approximately 6–18 inches tall and 2–4 feet wide; spread varies with growing conditions.
Bloom: Primarily spring through fall during warm weather, with flowering influenced by moisture and temperature.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose foliage or die back during Phoenix winter freezes.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during warm weather with adequate moisture.