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Salix irrorata 'Violet Beauty' | bluestem willow

This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.

Bluestem Willow is a must have in the winter garden. The bare stems are a deep purple, but are coated in a white powder that lends it a ghostly blue cast. Silvery spring catkins are not as showy as those of pussy willows, but they are still a boon to early pollinators. The glaucous foliage with silvery undersides remains extremely attractive all summer.

'Violet Beauty' is truly a beauty with long, deep purple stems and extra large grey-white catkins. It is the middle cutting in the photo.

Easy to grow in average to moist soils in full sun to part shade. Makes an excellent hedge. 

Zones: 4 to 8
Family: Salicaceae
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Height: 6-12 feet
Spread: 6-12 feet
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Condition: Medium to Wet
Bloom Time: March to April

Special Characteristics
  • Deer-resistant
  • Juglone tolerant
  • Fast-growing
  • Winter interest
  • Beautiful bark
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@ The Old Dairy Nursery

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Cedar Heights: Willow Walk | 2024

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Salix irrorata 'Violet Beauty' | bluestem willow

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