Chilopsis linearis Desert Willow Seeds – Flower Plant

Enhance your landscape with the elegant beauty of Desert Willow Seeds (Chilopsis linearis), a drought-tolerant flowering species known for its trumpet-shaped blooms and willow-like foliage. This hardy ornamental plant thrives in hot, dry climates and is ideal for low-maintenance landscapes, xeriscaping, pollinator gardens, and open garden spaces.

Desert willow produces abundant, fragrant flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its fast growth and graceful branching structure make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking a long-lived, visually striking plant that performs well in challenging environments.

Features

• Produces beautiful trumpet-shaped blooms in warm seasons

• Highly drought tolerant and perfect for dry landscapes

• Attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies

• Fast-growing with graceful, willow-like foliage

• Excellent for xeriscaping, open gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes

Specifications

• Common Name: Desert Willow

• Botanical Name: Chilopsis linearis

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Fall (May–September)

• Planting Season: Spring

  • Zones 6–7: Start indoors March–April or sow outdoors May–June

  • Zones 8–9: Direct sow March–April

  • Zones 10–11: Direct sow February–March

• Hardiness Zones: Zones 6–11

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or rocky conditions

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Plant Height: 15–30 feet (at maturity)

• Growth Habit: Deciduous, multi-trunk tree