Salix humilis
Common name: Prairie Willow
Prairie Willow is a dwarf willow that can be found in a range of habitats throughout Illinois. It is unique among willows of our area in that it can tolerate drier growing conditions as well as moist sites. This plant is a classic savanna shrub, forming colonies in ideal conditions. As a keystone species, it attracts a number of pollinators in the spring and hosts a range of butterflies.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrub
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Compacted/New Construction Soils
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Yellow White
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 4 Feet
- Mature width
- 4 Feet
- Max height
- 6 Feet
- Max width
- 8 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant
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