| Type | Shrub, groundcover |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Spring through Fall |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Border, erosion control, ground cover, seashore |
| Height | 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm |
| Spread | 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Silvery |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling, prostrate, spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |