Plant Description
Rosa nutkana
Nootka Rose is a native rose species that produces pink flowers with a lightly sweet scent.
A Nootka Rose in bloom; it has deep pink petals and a yellow center. Green leaves surround the flower.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 6 ft |
| Mature Height | 10 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | High |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | Valuable in the summer for pollinators |
| Timber Value | None |
| Resprout Ability | Potential to resprout after wildfire or cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 4-9 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | April-June |
| Habitat | Open woodlands |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Species | R. nutkana |
