Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Desert Willow
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Hydrangea
In German
Wüsten Weide
Hortensie
In French
desert Willow
Hortensia
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Hortensia
In Greek
έρημο Willow
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Hortênsia
In Polish
desert Willow
Hortensja
In Latin
desert Willow
Hibiscus
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Desert Willow and Batavia
Season and care of Desert Willow and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Batavia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Desert Willow and Batavia Physical Information
Desert Willow and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Batavia are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Willow and Batavia
Care of Desert Willow and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.