Snowbed Willow
Salix herbacea
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Salix
- Species:
- Salix herbacea
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Red, Pink, Yellow, Green, Brown
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Canada: Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
- Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
dingy fritillary (Clossiana improba), Titania's fritillary (Clossiana titania)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Common in alpine and arctic regions; adapts to harsh conditions.