Common Name
Upland willow
Prairie willow
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Woodlands, barrens, outcrops, balds, powerlines and other clearings, and dry roadsides; occasionally in bogs, fens, and other saturated wetlands. Widespread but infrequent throughout.
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
455
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
14