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With flowers the color of royal velvet, ‘Burgundy Lace’ Desert Willow is a showgirl of the desert stage. From late spring through fall, its orchid-like blossoms drip from slender branches, perfuming the air and drawing in hummingbirds. Graceful, drought-tolerant, and long-blooming, it brings desert landscapes a touch of high drama without asking for much in return.
Water Needs: Very low; thrives with deep, occasional watering
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~0°F (−18°C)
Mature Size: 15–25 ft tall x 15–20 ft wide (multi-trunked or single-stem form)
Native Origin: Southwestern United States and Mexico (cultivar selection)
Best Substitutes For: Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Oleander (Nerium oleander), Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens)
Landscape Uses: Courtyard specimen, hummingbird magnet, xeric garden focal point, long-season bloomer
With flowers the color of royal velvet, ‘Burgundy Lace’ Desert Willow is a showgirl of the desert stage. From late spring through fall, its orchid-like blossoms drip from slender branches, perfuming the air and drawing in hummingbirds. Graceful, drought-tolerant, and long-blooming, it brings desert landscapes a touch of high drama without asking for much in return.
Water Needs: Very low; thrives with deep, occasional watering
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~0°F (−18°C)
Mature Size: 15–25 ft tall x 15–20 ft wide (multi-trunked or single-stem form)
Native Origin: Southwestern United States and Mexico (cultivar selection)
Best Substitutes For: Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Oleander (Nerium oleander), Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens)
Landscape Uses: Courtyard specimen, hummingbird magnet, xeric garden focal point, long-season bloomer