A bold and dynamic color which will brighten up any garden. Great for Mediterranean, Southwestern, woodland, California Native, Craftsman, modern, contemporary style gardens. Carmel Creeper is drought, deer, seacoast, and fire tolerant/resistant. Suitable for Xeriscape. California Native. Does best with protection from hot afternoon sun. If planted in warmer climates, filtered sunlight is best. Use as a border, in a container, or in mass planting. Flowers have a subtle mild fragrance. One of our favorites! Hardy to 25 deg. F.