Shrub: Tolerates drought, deer and salt. This sport of E. 'Red Carpet' is a dwarf, spreading, evergreen plant with small, golden foliage in summer and lime colored foliage in winter. It is compact and is great for containers & low borders. Has year long interest. Small tubular, fragrant red flowers are produced in June-July & again in Sept-October. Attracts pollinators. Ht: 8-20 in. Width: 20 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.