Rosa palustris - Swamp Rose
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Delightful pinkish blooms attract pollinators. In the fall the flowers give way to vibrant red rose hips. Stems are prickly. Prefers rich, moist soil but will tolerate drier rocky, sandy soil. When happy it will spread with vigor. Salt tolerant.
Height : 3-6 feet Spread : 6-12 feet
Light : Full sun to part shade Water : Medium to wet
Soil : Sand, loam Zone : 4-8
Leaves : Shiny, rich green leaves turning to various shades of red in autumn
Stem : Prickly needle-like thorns on branches. New growth and last season twigs are olive green
Flower : Fragrant pink flowers appear in May and persist into July
Fruit : Pear-shaped, hairy fruit persists through winter
Habit : Deciduous shrub with erect branching that suckers and forms thickets
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