Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerates deer, drought & fire. Somewhat gopher resistant. California native. Selected from Tilden Botanical Garden, San Francisco. Procumbent plant with glossy bright green foliage. A very dense ground cover with no center die-back. Good choice for on banks. Wildlife friendly. Attracts hummingbirds. Blooms: spring. Color: white or pink. Mounding. Ht: 6-12". W: 6-12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z4.