Chilopsis linearis ‘Lucretia Hamilton’, desert willow early bloomer Among the most fascinating and

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

double-white flowers bloom above large

Flower clusters develop on dramatically dark stems with the outer sepals resembling the color of a Satsuma plum with contrasting inner sepals and cup in shades of pale lemon curd

Blooming from early to mid-spring

and somewhere between a lemon and a grapefruit

Chilopsis linearis ‘Lucretia Hamilton’, desert willow early bloomer Among the most fascinating andChilopsis 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