Chilopsis linearis ‘Lucretia Hamilton’, desert willow early bloomer Unlike its "Lamb's Ears" relatives

Unlike its "Lamb's Ears" relatives

Constellations of creamy yellow flowers marked with a fine dark brown line top short stems

Among the most fascinating and colorful leaves of all the Persicarias: maroon and purple chevrons within a light green leaf with a purple edge

you'll have a larger shrub sooner with some irrigation in warmer periods

The yellowish-green spring flowers don't amount to much

Chilopsis linearis ‘Lucretia Hamilton’, desert willow early bloomer Unlike its "Lamb's Ears" relativesChilopsis linearis Lucretia Hamilton is a large shrub (or small tree) with a single trunk and narrow leaves which give a willow effect. Its fragrant trumpet blooms all through the summer and heat tolerance make it a desirable garden addition. The species' native habitat ranges from the southwestern United States and into north central Mexico. The cultivar "Lucretia Hamilton" is notable for more cold hardiness and saturated dark magenta blooms compared