Light: Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade is beneficial near heat-reflective walls and pavement in Phoenix.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then allow soil to dry between waterings. Irrigate more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat, especially in containers.
Soil: Very well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates alkaline soil. Use raised planting areas where heavy clay drains poorly.
Mature size: 1–2 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide; stems cascade farther over walls.
Bloom: Primarily winter through spring in Phoenix, with occasional blooms during other mild periods.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate.