Native Plant Trust

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