Rosa nootkana
Nutka Rose
Description
This Oregon native is a broadleaf deciduous shrub that reaches 4-6' tall and wide. It has a stout yet erect habit, forming thickets. Leaves are gray-green. Watch out for thorns on stems. Single pink flowers appear in late spring through mid-summer. Leaves release spicy fragrance on warm days. Rose hips remain on plant during winter, eaten by birds. This plant does well in full or part sun with well-draining, dry or moist soil. Will tolerate occasional flooding and coastal conditions. Prune in early summer to rejuvenate plant. It may spread aggressively in some areas.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Thorns/Spines
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