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Plant of the Month: Pussy Willow

Pussy willow is an early bloomer that provides nectar for pollinators, and habitat for songbirds.   It is also is a host plant for Mourning Cloak and Viceroy butterflies.   Hummingbirds use the soft furry catkins to build nests.  Salix discolor is a dioecious species – male & female flowers are produced on separate plants.  […] Continue reading "Plant of the Month: Pussy Willow"