Pussy Willow

Common Name: Pussy Willow Scientific Name: Salix discolor Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist Bloom Colour: Green Season of Interest: Spring Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline Description: Its catkins are a true sign of spring in our wetter areas, providing crucial nectar and pollen. Flower arrangers favour them too as a symbol of renewal.
  • Common Name: Pussy Willow
  • Scientific Name: Salix discolor
  • Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure
  • Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade
  • Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist
  • Bloom Colour: Green
  • Season of Interest: Spring
  • Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline
  • Description: Its catkins are a true sign of spring in our wetter areas, providing crucial nectar and pollen. Flower arrangers favour them too as a symbol of renewal.