Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis

Desert Willow is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Where to use it in a border

At around 600 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 300 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 6a to 10b, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.

Border Builder uses Desert Willow's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

Flowering through the year

Worth knowing

• Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

• Angelita Daisyto edge in front
• Aromatic Asterto edge in front
• Autumn Sageto edge in front
• Beach Sunflowerto edge in front
• Bearberryto edge in front
• Black Daleato edge in front

Garden styles

Native Wildlife garden Xeriscape (low-water)