species 13,794 observations
Pacific Ninebark
Physocarpus capitatus
Field notes
Physocarpus capitatus, commonly called Pacific ninebark or tall ninebark, is a species of Physocarpus in the rose family native to western North America.
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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, Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth, Northwestern Phoenix Moth, Dark-spotted Palthis Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ornate Checkered Beetle, Black-footed Drone Fly
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Western Tiger Swallowtail, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Lorquin's Admiral, Hawthorn Mining Bee
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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
- Water use
- Low
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.