Salix humilis
Common Name: Prairie Willow
Prairie Willow is a low, multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows 1 to 10 feet tall and is native to dry prairies, savannas, and sandy uplands across Minnesota. Unlike many other willows, it thrives in drier conditions and is often found on sandy or gravelly soils. It produces small, fuzzy catkins in early spring that are valuable to native pollinators. Prairie Willow is excellent for dry prairie restorations and erosion control on sandy slopes, and provides nesting and cover for birds.
