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Photo:
Pat Kolling
Taxon ID#
71
Shrubby-type plant with dense, purple foliage. Produces white flowers in summer. Distinct peeling bark.
Scientific Name:
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Donna May'
Common Name 1
› Ninebark
Family:
Rosaceae
Origins:
Eastern North American
Plant Type:
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Common Name 2
› Little Devil
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Sun Preference:
Partial Sun
Water Preference:
L
Soil Preference:
Easily grown in average, slightly acidic, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Red/Purple
Foliage Description:
Maroon-burgundy foliage. Leaves alternate, simple, oval-rounded, 7.5 - 7.5 cm, usually 3-lobed, base usually cordate.
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Pink
Flower Description:
Light pink clusters of flowers
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
yes
Winter Interest Description:
Peeling bark
Mature height:
6-8'
Mature spread:
6-8'
Growth rate:
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
no
Attracts Butterflies:
no
Native Habitat:
Stream banks, rocky hillsides, woodland edges
Attracts Birds:
yes
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Photo:
Hedge/Screen:
yes
Border:
no
Erosion Control:
yes
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
no
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Jun
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Aug
Ornamental Accent:
no
no
Garden Observations:
Application
Anchor 1
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Summer Care:
Prune as needed immediately after bloom and no later than mid-August.
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
Resistant
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Resistant
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
No serious problems
Care Comments:
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
Sponsors
Desert Peaks Healthcare
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
Schilling's Garden Market
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