Desert Willow

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis ssp. arcuata) is a common native shrub that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow in sandy washes, at elevations from 0-4900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

23 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Moderate, Very Low

Soil drainage

Fast

Sunset Zones

7, 8*, 9*, 10, 11, 12*, 13*, 14*, 15, 16, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Sandy washes

Plant communities

Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Rustic Sphinx

Manduca rustica

Wavy-Lined Emerald

Synchlora aerata

Alternative names

Common names:

Desert-willow

Sources

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