Dwarf Blue Arctic Willow
Salix purpurea
SAL-ix
Shrubs: Ornamental Shrub
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Habit
Broad Rounded
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Catkin
Characteristics
Type
Native Selection
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Tolerates standing water
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Dioecious--separate male & female plant
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division