Tree · Deer-resistant
Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
Also called: Flor de Mimbre
A slender desert tree that produces orchid-like trumpet flowers all summer on almost no water. Hummingbirds and native bees work it constantly.
Growing & care
Demands full sun and sharp drainage — never plant in wet clay. Blooms on new growth, so a hard late-winter prune boosts flowering. Overwatering causes weak, floppy growth.
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In bloom: May–Sep · Colors: pink, purple, white
Where to buy
Look for desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) at: native Texas nurseries, local garden centers.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
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