Tender to half hardy. Use along coast to the inland valley. Can be used as ground cover, on slopes for erosion control, small border plant, low foundation plant. Available in flat stock and 1 gallon containers. Perennial shrub, woody at base.
Flowers are yellow in late winter and early spring.
In summer and fall, leaves dry up and the plant goes drought deciduous. At this time, one can cut back to the ground. Prefers full sun, adequate drainage, tender to half hardy. Will tolerate summer water so can mix in with perennial shrub border. Germinates quickly as part of a hydroseed mix.