Salix bebbiana (Bebb's willow or Beaked Willow) Milkweed

Salix bebbiana (Bebb's willow or Beaked Willow) MilkweedSalix bebbiana (Bebb's willow or Beaked Willow) is a narrow columnar shaped willow that can have a single or multiple trunks. It is considered a fast growing and short lived small tree or large shrub that typically inhabits fens wet prairie, and marshes. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic Height 20' 30' Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I

Given time this plant can create dense colonies making a great flowering medium height groundcover

In natural areas

Compass Plant

but it can be aggressive in small landscape settings

The robust nodding seedheads resemble rye and are held above the foliage for a pretty ornamental effect especially in a breeze

9 sedge and rush species

Flower Time August-September

rugosa (Speckled alder) is a native shrub of bogs so it does prefer slightly acidic soils that are wetter

Seeding Rate: 130 lb/acre (685 seeds/square foot)

Naturally uncommon around the Chicago area

but when it blooms it can really give a unique display in your native garden

the manicured topiary shape remains throughout the season if you are into the pristine look