Common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
Common ninebark, also known as Eastern ninebark, Diabolo ninebark
Ninebark (*Physocarpus opulifolius*), native to the eastern United States, is often planted for both erosion control and decorative use. Notable cultivars like Dart's Gold and Diabolo have been honored with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Key Facts About Common ninebark
Attributes of Common ninebark
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
2 m to 3 m
Spread
1 m to 2 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Red Gold Brown
Flower Size
5 mm to 1 cm
Flower Color
White Pink
Scientific Classification of Common ninebark
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Rose
Genus
Ninebarks
Species
Common ninebark