Monhews desert willow
Chilopsis linearis 'Monhews'
USDA zones7 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Monhews' desert willow (Chilopsis linearis 'Monhews') is a tree for pollinator gardens, specimen planting, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a rapid rate with an erect habit. Its fragrant flowers appear in spring, summer, and autumn and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Society garlic, Chia, Mondo grass, and Bindweed.