species 30,297 observations
Common Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius
Field notes
Supports All
127
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Common Eupithecia Moth, One-spotted Variant, Blinded Sphinx
35
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Witch-hazel Borer
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Song Sparrow, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
10
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Hawthorn Mining Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Red Admiral, Red-spotted Admiral
81
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Low
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Arching Dense Erect Multi stemmed Spreading
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.