Mondays with Martha #217 - Native Lakeshore Shrubs - Common Ninebark

This week I begin a little mini series focusing on lakeshore shrubs native to Michigan that are very adaptable to a variety of landscapes. First I feature common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius), a showy summer bloomer offering great pollinator support and winter interest with its colorful textured bark and persistent winter fruit. I hope you consider incorporating it into your own native landscaping efforts!

Resources to learn more:

michiganflora.net/record/2500

www.illinoiswildflowers.info/trees/plants/ninebark.htm

www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=phop

plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=PHOP

www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/carl-a-gerstacker-nature-preserve-at-dudley-bay/

nature-niche.com/blogs/news/august-2024-native-plant-sale-growing-season-finale