Nootka Rose

Rosa nutkana

Plant Description

This tangled deciduous shrub grows 3-4 feet wide. Nootka rose has attractive, fragrant pale pink blossoms (2” across) from May to July. The large red hips are eaten by birds and small mammals throughout the winter, and make a sweet tea for humans.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Shrub
Habitats	Floodplains Forest edges Forest openings Gardens Little Habitats Meadows Residential yards Riparian areas Roadsides Wetlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	All soil types Moist to wet Poorly drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Deciduous Deer resistant Drought tolerant Erosion control Flowering Flowers pink Hedgerow Perennial Produces fruit Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full sun
Mature Height	5-10’