Little Devil Ninebark is a compact native deciduous shrub with an upright rounded habit and fine textured, deep burgundy foliage. An abundance of dense near white flower clusters bloom from late spring into summer. Drooping clusters of attractive seed capsules follow the flowers. Grows best with afternoon shade in the South and dry to medium well-drained soil. Little Devil is disease resistant.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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East N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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3’ - 4’
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Spread:
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3’ - 4'
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Spacing:
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3.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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2 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Fireblight and leaf spot may occur. Prune immediately after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Native Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Boxwood, Weigela, Spirea
IMAGES: Photos by F. D. Richards, (1) Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May' 2014,, (2) Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May', 2017 (1)+(2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
