Timeless Beauty® Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis 'Monhews'

Pronunciation: KY-lop-sis lin-e-A-ris
SKU #02415
7-11

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A unique selection notable for its long bloom period. Fragrant, tubular, burgundy and pale lavender blooms appear in clusters at branch ends; flowers do not set seed. Gorgeous specimen to anchor a border, or as a large patio container feature. Ideal for firescaping. Deciduous to semi-evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water if very dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimeSpring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDrought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitWeeping
Flower AttributesFragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasA most drought and heat resistant flowering tree makes the ideal specimen plant for water challenged communities. Plant in the front yard to call attention to an entry. Use in back as a focal point for oft used windows and sliders. Plant a few around patios for a sense of enclosure and light filtered shade at maturity. Makes an excellent sideyard privacy screen with flowers for interest from adjacent windows. Useful tree for screening off RVs, drying yards, utility areas and undesirable land uses. Great plant for hiding swimming pool safety fencing, particularly chain link.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsIndian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Rock Rose (Cistus); Yucca (Yucca); Mexican Blue Sage (Salvia)
Care InstructionsGrows easily in a wide range of conditions including alkaline soil, sand, clay, and heavy seasonal moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates seasonal drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
LoreThis native of the desert Southwest is found in dry washes of the low desert including the Mohave and Colorado deserts.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDrought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitWeeping
Flower AttributesFragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasA most drought and heat resistant flowering tree makes the ideal specimen plant for water challenged communities. Plant in the front yard to call attention to an entry. Use in back as a focal point for oft used windows and sliders. Plant a few around patios for a sense of enclosure and light filtered shade at maturity. Makes an excellent sideyard privacy screen with flowers for interest from adjacent windows. Useful tree for screening off RVs, drying yards, utility areas and undesirable land uses. Great plant for hiding swimming pool safety fencing, particularly chain link.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsIndian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Rock Rose (Cistus); Yucca (Yucca); Mexican Blue Sage (Salvia)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows easily in a wide range of conditions including alkaline soil, sand, clay, and heavy seasonal moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates seasonal drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History
LoreThis native of the desert Southwest is found in dry washes of the low desert including the Mohave and Colorado deserts.

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