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Desert Willow, Chilopsis linearis

Desert willows provide super pollinator habitat, especially for hummingbirds, during our hot, dry summers; an excellent replacement for the ecologically deficient oleanders.

Plant Description

Plant Type: Shrub

Size: 5-26 ft tall, 10-20 ft wide

Form: Upright, Weeping

Dormancy: Winter Deciduous

Fragrance: Fragrant - Pleasant

Flower Color: Purple, Lavender, Pink, White

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall

Wildlife Supported: Hummingbirds and bees

Landscaping Information

Sun: Full Sun

Moisture: Low

Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to 15° F

Soil Drainage: Fast. Prefers sandy soil with moisture that mimics the desert wash ecosystem where they originate