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Pacific Ninebark
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Pacific Ninebark

Physocarpus capitatus
In the United States: Native · also called ninebark

Deciduous shrub producing dense clusters of small white flowers in late spring that attract a variety of bees for nectar and pollen. Bloom window is relatively short and weather-dependent. Prefers moist to wet soils in riparian or woodland edge habitats and tolerates partial shade.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) April–June
TypePerennial
Sunpartial

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