Top 20 Low-Maintenance Plants Perfect for Effortless Landscaping

Sageleaf Willow, Tree

For those cold-climate gardeners seeking landscape and yard maintenance-friendly plants, allow us to introduce you to the Iceberg Alley sageleaf willow. This resilient plant thrives in Zones 2 to 6, showcasing its silver catkins adorned with striking red stamens in the spring. Following this delightful display, you'll enjoy its silvery, disease-resistant foliage. We've come to appreciate this deciduous shrub for its silver hue, which effortlessly complements a wide range of plant colors, while its slender leaves introduce a pleasing texture to any garden.

Ideally, these sageleaf willows bask in full sun, but they can tolerate partial sun conditions as well. While they happily embrace moist soil and rain gardens, standing water is a no-go for them. At maturity, Ice Alley reaches a modest 3 to 6 feet in both height and width. In the spring, a balanced fertilizer will do wonders, and don't hesitate to snip those catkins for charming cut flower arrangements. Prune as needed to keep them in check, and feel free to incorporate these shrubs into borders, masses, wildlife gardens, or simply as a striking garden specimen.