Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Grass
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Desert Willow
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Wüsten Weide
Softstem Bulrush
In French
desert Willow
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
desert Willow
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
desert Willow
Softstem Bulrush
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Desert Willow and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Desert Willow and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Desert Willow and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Desert Willow and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.