Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow 'Bubba')

Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow 'Bubba')Desert Willow is a small tree with a big personality. Its blooms are nothing short of spectacular and are loved by bees, moths, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is very drought tolerant, thriving in the sun and heat. In fact, the easiest way to kill a Desert Willow is to plant it in either a wet or poorly draining location. Desert Willow plays well with others, providing light shade that allows plants underneath and around it to prosper. 'Bubba' is

it has no spines

Texas native Yes Water use Medium Sun exposure Full sun Bloom time Summer

Also known as Black Samson Echinacea

It naturally occurs in southeast and east Texas to central Texas and the Edwards Plateau

Yellow Bells

drought-tolerant and provides winter interest

large-leaved perennial that grows from a thick taproot

small to medium-sized tree with leathery compound leaves

Texas native Yes Water use  Low Sun exposure Full to part sun Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Summer

cottage gardens or along water sources as long as the space is in the shade or part shade

Its fruit is eaten by white-tailed deer

such as Schinia trifascia