Desert-willow

Desert-willow

Chilopsis linearis

Chilopsis
Bignoniaceae
Flowering Plants
Zone 811
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly

Desert-willow is a fast-growing, drought-adapted small tree or large shrub that produces stunning trumpet-shaped pink to purple blooms from spring through fall. Plant it in full sun with very well-drained soil and water deeply but infrequently — it is highly drought tolerant once established and dislikes overwatering. It makes a spectacular focal point in xeriscape, desert, or southwestern-style gardens.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

120″ – 240″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

120

Flowers

purple

Watering Schedule

Every 14-21 Days • Water Deeply And Infrequently, Allowing The Soil To Dry Out Completely Between Waterings Once The Plant Is Established

Soil pH

7 – 10

Temperature

10°115°F

Mature Spread

up to 120

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Arizona
California
Mexico Northeast
Mexico Northwest
Nevada
New Mexico
Texas
Utah

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Hummingbirds
🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken May 8, 2019 by Elven Moon (cc-by-sa)

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