Nootka Rose – Bare Root

$3.50

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Rosa nutkana

Size/Seed Zone: Bare root 12 – 18″

Sun: Prefers full sun

Soil Conditions: Dry, well drained sites

Special Uses:  Supports pollinators, birds, hummingbirds

Forms dense clumps with large pink flowers.  Fruit eaten by birds and small mammals.  Browse for deer and elk. Very hardy.

Habitat Notes: Found in a variety of habitats from open, dry sites to boggy wet areas. Prefers full sun and some moisture to thrive. Prolific spreader.

ID Notes:  Straight thorns on stem. Small serrated leaves and pink flowers in early summer. Keeps rose hips through winter.

 

Caring for Your Bare Root Plants

How to Care For Your Plants

Height at 20 yrs. 6 ft. Deer Browse Low
Mature Height  10 ft. Wildlife Value   Moderate
Growth Rate Rapid Timber Value   N/A
Lifespan Moderate Resprout Ability  Yes
Moisture Use High Hardiness  High
Drought Tolerance Moderate  
Sun Tolerance High  

USDA Plant Database

Wildflower Native Plant Database

Photo Credits: The Wild Garden, www.nwplants.com