Rosa palustris
Swamp Rose
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Single, 2" pink flowers
- Red rose hips
- Hips provide food source for birds
- Great nectar source for bees and butterflies
Cold Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Native
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, acidic habitats in full sun. Good for low, moist areas where other plants won't live. Will spread by suckers and colonize an area in favorable conditions.
Height: 6-7 ft
Spread: 6-7 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99~#2
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Native
- Garden
- Long Blooming
- Cold Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water