Shrub: Evergreen. Native to Australia. Tolerant of heat, drought, strong wind & nutrient poor soils. Great xeric plant that thrives in very hot, arid climates. Use as a specimen or to form a hedgerow. Small, elliptical leaves that are leathery and dull gray-green. Flowering occurs sporadically from early spring-fall. Attracts hummingbirds. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z9.