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
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
Notable Cultivars
'Sunset' features golden foliage that intensifies in cooler weather and is the most popular ornamental cultivar.
