Perennial: Evergreen. Native to New Zealand. Good for pool sides, containers and borders. Tolerant of heat, deer, drought, coastal winds, salt spray and poor soil. Foliage color: drooping, reddish-brown with bright green base. Height: 1.5-2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: can vary. Sunset Zones 7-14. USDA Z8.