5 Seeds Chilopsis linearis Desert Willow Hardy Flowering Tree

Chilopsis linearis, commonly known as Desert Willow, is a small deciduous flowering tree native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is prized for its long bloom season of fragrant, orchid-like flowers in shades of pink, lavender, and white, and for its slender, willow-like foliage that lends a graceful, airy texture to the landscape.
Desert Willow works well as a specimen tree, in xeriscapes, and in mixed borders where its nectar-rich blooms draw hummingbirds and bees. It tolerates heat, wind, and lean soils once established, and its open branching habit provides light, dappled shade. Seeds are easy to handle and can be started indoors or sown directly in warm conditions.
Species: Chilopsis linearis
Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, open, multi-stemmed
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky, low fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 7-11
Germination: 14-30 days at 70-85F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 10-20 feet apart
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; blooms on new growth