Lorrainenagle's Garden
Dart's Gold Ninebark
Genus: Physocarpus.
Species: Physocarpus opulifolius.
Golden yellow foliage in spring which may fade to a distinctive yellow-chartreuse over summer. It has showy white flowers in early summer which are reminiscent of spirea clusters (it's actually a relative of spirea), and it can boast incredible golden orange fall color if conditions are right.