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desert willow

desert willow

Chilopsis linearis

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 4bZone 10b

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A drought-tolerant deciduous shrub native to the Southwest with narrow, willowy foliage and delicate orchid-like flowers in pink, purple, or white. Blooms prolifically in summer heat and requires minimal water once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
15–25′ tall × 10–15′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Bignoniaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwestern United States and Mexico

Native to: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with