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  8. Mallow-leaf Ninebark

species 3,510 observations

Mallow-leaf Ninebark

Physocarpus malvaceus

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

26 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Snowy-shouldered Acleris Moth, White Spring Moth, White Slant-line, Unicorn Prominent 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Shifty Miner Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Hawthorn Mining Bee, Black-and-green Metallic-Sweat Bee 22

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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