Pacific Ninebark

Physocarpus capitatus

Type: Shrub  ·  Family: Rosaceae  ·  Native Region: Pacific Northwest

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Sun to Part Shade
• Water: Medium
• Bloom Time: April - July
• Mature Size: 12–12 ft tall, 12–12 ft wide

Attributes

• Attracts Pollinators
• Attracts Butterflies
• Portland Approved Plant List

Landscape Use

Food Forest, Mixed Shrub Border, Rain Garden

Ecological Notes

Ecological function: butterfly host, attracts beneficial insects Companion plants: Fringe cups, twig dogwood, oceanspray, osoberry, chokecherry, firs Source: Bloomsday Natives availability list (Dec 2025)

Learn More

USDA Plants Profile  ·  GBIF Species Data  ·  Oregon Flora