Swamp Rose
(Rosa palustris)
Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Rosa palustris, commonly known as Swamp Rose, is a deciduous shrub native to wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet woods in eastern North America, ranging from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the north, south to Florida, and west to Arkansas and Ontario. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (1-2 meters) with a similar spread, and features pinnate leaves with 5-9 leaflets and prickly stems. The flowers are showy, pink, and fragrant, blooming in early to mid-summer, and are followed by red hips that persist into winter, providing food for wildlife.
Swamp Rose is valued for its ornamental flowers and habitat value, supporting pollinators and serving as a host for the blinded sphinx moth and Coptotriche admirabilis. It is used in naturalistic plantings, rain gardens, and for erosion control near bodies of water. It thrives in full sun to part shade, prefers consistently moist to wet soils, and tolerates slow drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to common rose diseases such as black spot and powdery mildew.CC BY-SA 4.0
Swamp Rose is valued for its ornamental flowers and habitat value, supporting pollinators and serving as a host for the blinded sphinx moth and Coptotriche admirabilis. It is used in naturalistic plantings, rain gardens, and for erosion control near bodies of water. It thrives in full sun to part shade, prefers consistently moist to wet soils, and tolerates slow drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to common rose diseases such as black spot and powdery mildew.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 3-6 feet
- Width: 3-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Showy Flowers, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet woods
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Rosa palustris, Rosa palustris f. inermis, Rosa lancifolia, Rosa carolina var. aculeata, Rosa floridana, Rosa carolina var. alba, Rosa carolina var. inermis, Rosa carolina var. sepalorelevata, Rosa gemella
GBIF Accepted Name: Rosa palustris Marshall