New England Wild Flower Society

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Rosa palustris

swamp rose


A beautiful native rose for moist to wet conditions that does best in full sunlight. Swamp rose is a great plant for wildlife, as it provides attractive flowers for pollinators in the spring, fruit for birds and mammals in the fall, and year-round habitat for many species.


Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 3-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
• Fall/Winter Fruit
• Fall Foliage
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Songbirds
• Attracts Bees
• Host Plant
Additional Attributes
• Edible
• Low Maintenance
• Fragrant
• Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Landscape Use
• Meadow garden
• Specimen
• Naturalize
• Hedge/screening
• Rain Garden
• Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red Fruit
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Uli Lorimer (c) Native Plant Trust
Uli Lorimer (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust