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    • Photo of Salix arctica catkins, form by Leroy Sowl USFWS

    Photo by Leroy Sowl USFWS

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    Salix arctica

    Also Known As

    • Arctic Willow

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Salix arctica plant details

    Salix arctica is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty, lean and rocky soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix arctica

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix arctica

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and rocky

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Silvery-gray upright bushes, provide a nice foliage accent, and butterfly foodplant, left un-pruned they will rapidly grow into a large shrub ideal for informal hedges and such.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Salix arctica plant

    How to Grow Salix arctica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • lean
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Width: 5'-15'

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Width: 15'-60'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-15"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
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    Salix helvetica

    aka Swiss Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
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