Physocarpus opulifolius ~ Atlantic Ninebark Size:3 GALLON Rutgers University) 2020 photo (1)+(2)

Rutgers University) 2020 photo (1)+(2)

Prefers full sun and rich loamy well-drained soils

Grows best with good indirect sun in consistently moist well-drained fertile soils

The color of the small clusters of lacecap flowers depends on the soil PH  -acidic soils produce deep pink while alkaline soils produce periwinkle blue

Creeping Wire Vine

Physocarpus opulifolius ~ Atlantic Ninebark Size:3 GALLON Rutgers University) 2020 photo (1)+(2)Atlantic Ninebark is an upright spreading native deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark on mature branches that strips back in several layers. The dull green lobed foliage turns an undistinguished yellow in fall. Dense clusters of small white or pink flowers bloom in late spring into summer and are followed by drooping clusters of red seed capsules. Grows best with afternoon shade in the South and dry to medium well drained acidic soil. Type: Shrub