{"product_id":"physocarpus-malvaceus-mallow-ninebark-rosaceae","title":"Mallow Ninebark","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMallow Ninebark\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysocarpus malvaceus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6’ x 6’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: follicles (dry capsules)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: white (June - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: provides habitat for birds and mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeciduous shrub with upright to vase-shaped habit. Attractive cinnamon-colored peeling bark provides year-round interest. Thrives in dry, rocky soils but adaptable to various soil types. Height typically 2-7 feet, depending on site conditions. Tolerates full sun to part shade but prefers some protection in hot, dry locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRounded clusters of small white flowers create a delicate display in early summer. Leaves are small (1-2 inches), resembling grape or currant leaves, with 3-5 shallow lobes and toothed margins. Foliage is bright green through summer, turning brilliant shades of red to rose-brown in fall. The exfoliating bark becomes more pronounced with age, adding winter texture. Often brings on fall color early during drought stress, a natural adaptation to summer heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForms dense thickets that provide excellent cover and nesting sites for birds and small mammals. Flowers attract native bees and other pollinators. Browsed occasionally by wildlife. Regenerates vigorously after fire, making it valuable for post-fire restoration. Associated with diverse plant communities including ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir forests. Commonly found growing alongside Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor), Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia), and Snowberry (Symphoricarpos species).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent understory shrub for woodland gardens or naturalized plantings beneath established trees. Perfect for creating layered plantings and adding texture to native landscapes. Ideal for dry, rocky slopes and canyon sites where it thrives with minimal care. Works well in hedgerows, informal screens, or mass plantings. Suitable for erosion control on banks and hillsides. Provides multi-season interest with spring flowers, summer foliage, fall color, and winter bark. Native wildtype plants offer superior nectar resources compared to cultivated purple-leaf varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-24_211234.png?v=1764047671\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49405063037161,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Physocarpus_malvaceus_-_Mallow_Ninebark_bug_view.png?v=1764047694","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/products\/physocarpus-malvaceus-mallow-ninebark-rosaceae","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}