Chilopsis linearis tolerates alkaline soil, sand, clay and seasonal flooding.
Chilopsis linearis is great for a bird garden.
Chilopsis linearis's foliage color is green and type is deciduous.
Chilopsis linearis's flower color is pink and has a fragrance.
Communities for Chilopsis linearis:Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland and Riparian (rivers & creeks).
ph: | 6.00 to 9.00 |
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usda: | 5 to 10 |
height[m]: | 3.00 to 10.00 |
width[m]: | 2.00 to 9.00 |
rainfall[cm]: | 50.00 to 300.00 |
Desert Willow Seed Germinating
Soak the seeds a few hours prior to sowing either in water or
a mild solution of vinegar. Sow the seeds no deeper than ¼ inch deep in flats
or nursery pots. Keep the soil relatively moist and, within 1-3 weeks, desert
willow seed germination will take place.
When seedlings produce two sets of leaves, or are at least 4
inches (10 cm.) in height, they can be transplanted to individual one-gallon
pots filled with a well-draining soil mix and time release fertilizer. Be sure
to grow the container plants in strong sunlight.
You can plant your desert willow in the ground as soon as
spring or, more ideally according to some, grow the plants in containers for at
least a full year before planting in the ground. When planting your young
desert willow, be sure to let it transition to outdoor life by hardening it
off, then situate it in a location that receives full sun with well-draining
soil.