Clear pink single blooms on a native rose that thrives in wet spots, ditch edges, and rain gardens where other roses would drown.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Jul
- USDA Zones
- 3-9
- Sun
- Full Sun or Part Sun
- Water
- High - consistently moist
- Mature Height
- 4-6'
- Bloom Colors
- Pink
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly❋ Fragrant△ Deer Resistant
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About This Name
Rosa palustris is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Swamp Rose unambiguously. The genus Rosa places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Swamp Rose, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Rosa palustris will give you the most precise results.