Rosa palustris (Swamp Rose)

Description:

Native

A staple for moist areas

Round and dense

Long blooming period June into September

3" diameter single flowers of bold pink

Deep green, 7 leaflet foliage that covers the plant well

Attracts birds, small mammals, bees and butterflies

Great alone or in groups

This wide ranging native is a staple of moist areas but is perfectly happy to grow in any landscape location and is a plant that brings a lot to the American Beauties landscape. Round and rather dense, it has deep green, 7 leaflet foliage that covers the plant well and provides excellent cover and nesting for a long list of native birds and small mammals. Even better, Swamp Rose has a long blooming period with 3" diameter single flowers of bold pink starting in June and continuing into September. These flowers provide a constant source of nectar for native bees and butterflies while the fruit from these flowers are a great bird food source. Plant this selection on its own or in groups and you and the local wildlife will love what it adds to the garden.

Hardiness Zone 3-8

Height 6-7 ft
Spread 6-7 ft