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    • Photo of Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor'

    Also Known As

    • Purple Splendor Desert Willow

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-12'
    • W: 10'-12'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor' plant details

    Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Showy tubular lavender purple flowers in clusters on rounded deciduous shrub to 12' tall and wide. Narrow willow-like leaves

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor' plant

    How to Grow Chilopsis linearis 'Purple Splendor'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Chilopsis linearis

    aka Desert Catalpa, Desert Willow, Flowering Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Chilopsis linearis form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Chilopsis linearis 'Rio Salado'

    aka Rio Salado Desert Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-25'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Chilopsis linearis 'Rio Salado' flower by Stan Shebs
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    Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy'

    aka Burgundy Desert Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy' flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba'

    aka Desert Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba' flower by Forestfarm
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    Chilopsis linearis [purple]

    aka Chilopsis linearis 'Purple', Purple Desert Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Chilopsis linearis [purple] flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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