.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Swamp Rose Rosa palustris Description The Swamp Rose Rosa palustris is a native shrub characterized by its vigorous growth, thorny stems, and fragrant pink flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It thrives in wetland areas and provides habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Suggested Uses Ideal for wetland gardens, naturalistic landscapes, and erosion control. Its attractive flowers and foliage make it a great choice for border planting or native plant gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Swamp Rose Rosa palustris Common Name: Swamp Rose Size & Growth: Typically reaches 4-8 ft tall with a spread of 3-6 ft, with a bushy, shrubby habit Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, compound leaves with serrated edges Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, including bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, with adequate watering Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Contains thorns; handle with care Fragrant: Yes, aromatic fragrant flowers Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Native grasses, sedges, and other wetland plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Prefers wetlands or consistently moist areas. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist; tolerates wet soils Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or silty soils with high organic matter Humidity: Prefers humid environments Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones to protect roots; mulch over roots in colder regions Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in original container Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Keep soil moist and avoid dry conditions; provides habitat for pollinators and wildlife
