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Salix discolor
Pussy Willow
Silvery flowers, resembling 1" long bottlebrushes, bloom in late winter. The flowers provide pollen for native bees very early in the season and are conspicuous because they bloom on bare stems, before leaves appear. Finches, grouse and cardinals find the flower buds tasty. Several different butterflies use the blue-green leaves as a larval food source. If planted in dense clumps, this multi-stemmed shrub provides good cover and nesting sites for a variety of birds.
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Plant in full sun.
Grows well in most soil, including wet, poorly drained areas.
Good for low areas where other plants won't live.
Will spread by suckers and colonize an area.
Can be severely pruned after flowering.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 2-7 |
![]() "Grosbeaks, grouse and many species of butterflies find this plant irresistible." |
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