Black Cat Pussy Willow | Salix chaenomeloides flower Ripening Time: Fall

Ripening Time: Fall

Fresh eating is discouraged as the berries can be toxic in large amounts

more graceful growth habit and later bloom time

blue vervain is used primarily as a nervine — a gentle but effective herb for anxiety

In zones hotter than 7

Black Cat Pussy Willow | Salix chaenomeloides flower Ripening Time: FallBlack Cat Pussy Willow is a fast growing, moisture tolerant plant that produces large, deep charcoal black catkins in late winter before the leaves emerge. The dark catkins are exceptional for cut arrangements and seasonal decoration. It establishes quickly, tolerates wet conditions, and provides valuable early season forage for bees when almost nothing else is in bloom. Beyond the ornamental value, it pulls real weight on the homestead and landscape