Small, sprawling evergreen shrub. Grows quickly to 3ft. high, and about as wide. Medium green oval leaves, 2-3 inches long. Small white tubular flowers. Showy portion consists of overlapping copper-bronze bracts forming long spikes.
Flowers attract birds.
Plant in spring when danger of frost has passed. Cut back cold-damaged plants in late winter to rejuvenate. Slow to establish. Brittle and may break if hose is dragged over it, or if it is walked on.