A delicate, fine-textured evergreen shrub with feathery foliage and abundant small pink flowers. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor soils, making it excellent for xeriscaping and low-maintenance gardens.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
South Africa
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Sunset' features golden foliage that intensifies in cooler weather and is the most popular ornamental cultivar.
