Salix purpurea: Country Or Region Of Origin
Europe, NW. Africa
Plant Profile: Salix purpurea
Taxonomy: Salix purpureaNames
Basket Willow, Blue Arctic Willow, Pupleosier Willow, Purple Osier Willow, Purple Willow
Phonetic Spelling:SAY-liks pur-PUR-ee-uh
Genus:Salix
Species:purpurea
Family:Salicaceae
A plant belonging to the willow family, it thrives in damp and saturated soil conditions.
Salix purpurea Feature Summary
Tags
#wildlife plant
#larval host plant
#butterfly friendly
#pollinator garden
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats
#viceroy butterflies
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Salix purpurea Feature Summary
Attributes
Europe, NW. Africa
This plant supports Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) larvae which has two to three broods from May-September. Adult butterflies feed on decaying matter, aphid honeydew, and nectar from composite flowers.
Woody
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Cultural Conditions
Moist
Occasionally Wet
Occasional Flooding
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Butterflies
Pollinators
Salix purpurea Image Gallery
Salix purpurea Attributes
Salix purpurea: Wildlife Value
This plant supports Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) larvae which has two to three broods from May-September. Adult butterflies feed on decaying matter, aphid honeydew, and nectar from composite flowers.
Salix purpurea: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Salix purpurea Whole Plant Traits
Salix purpurea: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Salix purpurea Cultural Conditions
Salix purpurea: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Salix purpurea Leaves
Salix purpurea: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Salix purpurea Stem
Salix purpurea: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Salix purpurea Landscape
Salix purpurea: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Salix purpurea: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
