Species: Rosa palustris

Swamp Rose

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'var. scandens'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 3-6'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: multistem suckering shrub

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: A wetland rose native to Eastern and Central North America

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
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Insect Disease

Not generally susceptible to the diseases and pests that attack many of the hybrid roses. Pest and disease problems associated with other roses which might rarely affect this species could include: black spot, powdery mildew, rust, aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges and leafhoppers.