Common Ninebark is a native shrub of stream banks and rocky hillsides with distinctive peeling, layered bark in shades of brown and tan—the nine bark of its name. It produces white or pink flower clusters in May that attract many native bee species. The inflated seed capsules persist through winter and provide some seeds for birds.
Best time to see a Common Ninebark
The best time to see a Common Ninebark is May–July, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,266 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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