Dwarf Alpine Willow
Salix herbacea
Family: Salicaceae
Dwarf Alpine Willow grows in full sun and prefers moist rocky soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Dwarf Alpine Willow
Dwarf Alpine Willow growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist rocky soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-6. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Dwarf Alpine Willow as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Dwarf Alpine Willow (Salix herbacea) is listed in the Salicaceae family and categorized as a alpine shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1428
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Plant type
- Alpine Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Dwarf Alpine Willow is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-6.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-6
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist rocky soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.