Swamp rose
Rosa palustris
Swamp rose is a native North American shrub rose perfectly suited to moist, boggy, or rain garden settings where other roses would struggle. It produces fragrant pink flowers in summer followed by small red rose hips that provide winter food for birds. Plant in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist soil, and prune in late winter to encourage vigorous new growth.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Flowers
red
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Generously To Keep Soil Consistently Moist; This Species Tolerates Wet Conditions And Should Not Be Allowed To Dry Out
Soil pH
4 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 23, 2022 by brunhildethebonny (cc-by-sa)
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