Pacific Ninebark (Physocarpus capitatus) is a great plant in the riparian restoration toolbox, a woody shrub that does well streamside and other wet environments. The name comes from its peeling/shredding bark. The leaves are “duck foot” shaped with three distinct lobes, and in the late spring will produce beautiful white flower clusters. Pacific Ninebarks do well in both full sun and shade if soil remains wet.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: Peeling bark, white flower cluster with each flower having 5 petals, lobed alternate leaves Light Requirements: Part shade Water Requirements: Moist soil, seasonally wet Ease of Growing: High Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: April – June Spreads: By seed, rhizome Benefits: Wildlife, Rain garden, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Wildfire resistant, Riparian zones, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds Edible: No Mature Height: 8-12 feet Mature Width: 4-7 feet
.jpg){kind=link}
