Little Devil Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolious 'Little Devil'

Foliage: Burgundy
Fall Foliage: Purple
Fruit: Red capsules
Habit/Form: Rounded, upright
Uses: Hedge, mixed border, mass planting, screen

Zone Hardiness: 3 - 7
Plant Height: 3– 4 ft
Plant Width: 3 – 4 ft
Light: Sun
​​Growth Rate: Fast

Little Devil™ Ninebark impresses with its upright spreading habit and fine-textured, dark foliage that sets it apart from another ninebark. Mildew resistant and low maintenance, Little Devil™ also requires little to no pruning. Additionally, it is free from pest and disease issues and adapts well to wet or dry soil. Clusters of small purplish-white flowers bloom in June that contrast nicely with the burgundy foliage. A terribly underutilized native shrub, ninebark is named for the numerous layers of bark which progressively peel in a manner similar to birch. Little Devil™ is a good substitute for barberry in areas of the country where barberry is invasive (barberry has been invasive in NH for many years). Attracts wildlife, butterflies, bees and other pollinators. It's drought and urban tolerant, and deer/rabbit resistant.

(Physocarpus opulifolius 'Donna May')