Physocarpus opulifolius ~ Atlantic Ninebark water-garden COMPANION PLANTS: Cast Iron Plant

COMPANION PLANTS:  Cast Iron Plant

with 5-9 leaflets that are dark green on the upper surface and lighter green on the underside

Mummy berry is a fungal disease that shrivels and dries the fruit- remove affected fruit immediately if spotted

P1000653 Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush Buckeye) (Hippocastanaceae) Leaf

Physocarpus opulifolius ~ Atlantic Ninebark water-garden COMPANION PLANTS: Cast Iron PlantAtlantic Ninebark is an upright spreading native deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark on mature branches that strips back in several layers. The dull green lobed foliage turns an undistinguished yellow in fall. Dense clusters of small white or pink flowers bloom in late spring into summer and are followed by drooping clusters of red seed capsules. Grows best with afternoon shade in the South and dry to medium well drained acidic soil. Type: Shrub