The race is beginning, everybody start your push start or turn key engines. No, this isn’t some Nissan or Ford commercial, this is the drought tolerant Native South West Desert Willow tree that is sure to zrooms up your landscape to draw in an abundance of pollinators to this beautiful large lily/orchid like pink flowers. After getting established to a sapling in the first year, it can grow up several feet a year, reaching up to 25-30 ft in height (though may take some time), but it’s the journey and the ride. Shout out to our boy Jim D for letting us collect these from his beautiful tree. 

- Start seeds by soaking in water for 24 hours for quicker germination, water should turn a beautiful light purple. Start two months indoors before last frost see: almanac.com/gardening/frostdates                                                                                                       - Plant 2 seeds 1/8” deep in soft potting soil in pots about 3” deep, keep under heating mat or sunniest/warmest area and thin to one seedling                                                                     -Germinating in about 14-21 days, make sure to keep the soil moist. Plan to keep the seedling in the pot for a few months as they develop and until they reach at least 6” tall. It can be transplanted into a larger pot (we would recommend keeping it in a pot the first year, before planting in the ground so it can get more established)                                                                                  - When transplanting outside, it can be planted in area with full or partial sun. Apply compost and organic nutrients like fish meal in area you’re planting in and give it a deep water after planting.                                                                                                 - Desert Willows are a very drought tolerant plant, but make sure to give it a deep soak and let the top 1.5” of soil dry out before watering again, especially in the early year as it gets established. Minimum 25 seeds.