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Rosa nootkana

Nutka Rose

Plant photo of: Rosa nootkana
Information by: W-E plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer:

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.