Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially near heat-reflecting walls or pavement.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply and let soil dry between irrigations. Provide supplemental water during prolonged summer heat and water more regularly while establishing.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates alkaline soil. Avoid persistently wet soil and poorly drained clay.
Mature size: Trailing forms typically reach 6–12 inches tall and 2–3 feet wide.
Bloom: Primarily spring to early summer; flowering may decline during extreme summer heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in typical Phoenix winters.
Growth rate: Moderate.