Little Devil™ Ninebark — Physocarpus opulifolius 'Donna May' (Compact GA Native Shrub)

Little Devil™ Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Donna May') is the compact, refined version of one of the toughest and most ornamental native shrubs available — a compact native deciduous shrub with an upright, rounded habit and exceptionally fine-textured, deeply cut deep burgundy foliage that holds its rich color through the season, producing in late spring into summer an abundance of dense, near-white flower clusters that provide a beautiful contrast against the dark leaves, followed by attractive drooping clusters of ornamental red seed capsules that extend the display into fall. At 3–4 feet, Little Devil™ is perfectly scaled for smaller gardens, mixed borders, and foundation plantings where traditional ninebarks — which can reach 8–10 feet — would be far too large. A Georgia and East North American native, it offers exceptional toughness and adaptability, thriving in dry to medium, well-drained soils in full to part sun, with afternoon shade recommended in Southern climates to protect foliage color. Disease-resistant. Hardy to Zone 2.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Disease-resistant. Prune immediately after flowering. Watch for fireblight and leaf spot.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Native Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Boxwood, Weigela, Spirea

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.