Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerates deer, drought & fire. Somewhat gopher resistant. California native. Introduced by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. Procumbent plant w/dark green leathery foliage. A dense ground cover w/ no center die-back. Good for banks & rock gardens. Wildlife friendly. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blooms: spring w/ red berries summer-fall. Color: white or pink. Mounding. Ht: 1'. W: 6'. Sun/pt shade. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z4.