Physocarpus Opulifolius ‘Diabolo’ (Monlo) 3 Gal

Ninebark - Diabolo®

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'

Intense reddish-purplish foliage on upright arching branches that form mounds. Creamy-white flowers with dramatic dark foliage in summer. Plant en masse to create a richly colored, dense hedge or screen. Deciduous.

Species is a WNC Native and a wonderful shrub that deserves to be used more widely in the landscape. They attract bees, butterflies, pollinators, and songbirds. Physocarpus opulifolius is heat and drought tolerant once established, and can tolerate occasional flooding making them an excellent choice for streambanks and rain gardens. They are fantastic in butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, native gardens, pollinator gardens, and more!

⭐Recommended to Plant: Ninebarks are listed on the City of Asheville Recommended Species List (2022).

🦋Host plant & Nectar plant for butterflies and moths. 34 different species of moths in NC have been found using these as host plants, including the showy Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia), and Blind-eyed Sphinx (Paonias excaecata). In NC, they are notable nectar plants for the colorful Aphodite Frittillary butterfly (Argynnis aphrodite), and the Great Spangled Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis cybele).

🐦Attracts Birds! According to the Audubon Society, Ninebark can attact Cardinals, Chickadees, Jays, Mockingbirds, Nuthatches, Blackbirds, New World Sparrows, Thrushes, Vireos, Waxwings, Wood Warblers, Wrens.

🌳Juglone tolerant - Ninebarks can be planted near Black Walnut trees.

🌞Sunlight: these plants are best in full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight).

12'T x W.

Zones 2-7, cold hardy down to -50F.

12’T x W.

💚Plant Nerd: The common name of "Ninebark" comes from the peeling bark, most noticeable on thicker branches in winter, that can appear to be at least 9 layers deep. The Latin genus name, Physocarpus, is a reference to the puffy inflated red fruits.