Name: Alma Phoenix & Cottonwood, AZ USDA zone 9b, Sunset 13 & ??
It's been a while since I grew it, Usha, but as I recall, it lasted through the winter for a couple of seasons. I need to grow it again; it was one of the lowest maintenance plants I've ever bought.
Alma
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