Clusters of white fluffy flowers bloom up and down long arching stems on the Missouri native Ninebark, Phyocarpus opulifolius. Small attractive red berries follow the showy flowers in summer. The maple-leaf-shaped green leaves on long stems create a graceful vase-shaped shrub. The showy shaggy bark which can be well-seen after the leaves drop in fall adds pretty winter interest. Host plant to an array of native insects.

Ninebark thrives in many different light and soil conditions. A choice shrub for dry shallow soils, but can also thrive in consistently wet soils. Great for use in erosion control.

Chosen as a Missouri Botanical Garden Plant of Merit for its fantastic ornamental qualities, ease of care, and ability to thrive in the St. Louis area.

Plant in full sun to part shade. In the St Louis Missouri area it benefits from a little afternoon shade.