Desert Willow

China Aster

About Desert Willow and China Aster

Desert Willow

China Aster

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants

Origin

Southwestern United States, Mexico

China

Types

Chilopsis linearis

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

1235

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert

Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Alternate Days

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds

Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Flowers

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHILOPSIS linearis

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Common Name

Desert Willow

China Aster

In Hindi

रेगिस्तान विलो

चीन एस्टर

In German

Wüsten Weide

China Aster

In French

desert Willow

Chine Aster

In Spanish

Desert Willow

aster de China

In Greek

έρημο Willow

Κίνα Aster

In Portuguese

Willow deserto

China Aster

In Polish

desert Willow

Chiny Aster

In Latin

desert Willow

Sinis Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Asterales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Chilopsis

Callistephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

7015

1 27800

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Properties of Desert Willow and China Aster

Wondering what are the properties of Desert Willow and China Aster? We provide you with everything About Desert Willow and China Aster. Desert Willow doesn't have thorns and China Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Willow does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Willow has allergic reactions like Asthma and China Aster has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Desert Willow and China Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Desert Willow and China Aster

Season and care of Desert Willow and China Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and China Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for China Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral.

Desert Willow and China Aster Physical Information

Desert Willow and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and China Aster are as follows:

Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green

Care of Desert Willow and China Aster

Care of Desert Willow and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.