Physocarpus opulifolius ~ Atlantic Ninebark spring-flower Salvia I Guess

Salvia I Guess

A heavy perfusion of lavender flowers bloom on the large panicles in mid spring and again in summer

COMPANION PLANTS: Barberry

Grows best in bright part sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils

Physocarpus opulifolius ~ Atlantic Ninebark spring-flower Salvia I GuessAtlantic 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