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Purple Splendor Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor'

$16.99
$16.99
per Plant - 5" Deep Pot
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ZONES  6-10 | Good to grow! Zone
Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor' (Desert Willow) blooms with beautiful magenta-purple flowers for over a month in the summer, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Its narrow leaves are long and willow-like, giving it a light, airy look. By early autumn the flowers fade and form slender seed pods, which dangle from the tree during winter. Plant this deer-resistant shrub near your home to create filtered shade for hot patios, low-water lawns, and courtyards, and to enjoy the sweet fragrance of the flowers.
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Description

Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor' (Desert Willow) may be grown as a large shrub or small tree, adding year-round interest to a waterwise yard. It grows quickly to 10 feet tall, thereafter the growth will slow, and can be pruned to maintain a more compact form. Summer flowers are 1.5-2 inches long and arrive in deep rich purple, sometimes dashed with yellow or white. Sweetly fragrant, they will bloom for over a month, and they are true pollinator magnets. Native through the California deserts into Mexico, and east to Texas, Desert Willows are typically found at an elevation of 2000-5000 feet. Not a true willow, they are more closely related to Catalpa Trees and Trumpet Vine. Plant in average to low fertility soil that drains well, in a full sun location. Water Chilopsis as needed to establish, thereafter be careful not to over-water. In colder zones, it is recommended to plant them in the spring, so the roots have ample time to establish.

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key features

Advantages
  • Native
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Birds
  • Deer Resistant
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Fragrant
  • Rock Gardens
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Fall
Soil Moisture
  • Very Waterwise
  • Waterwise
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Low Fertility Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
20' tall
Mature Spread
12-18' wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
Non-GMO
No
Ships As
Potted Plant
Can Send To PO Box
No
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada
No