Nootka rose

This is a large (5′-8′ high x 4′-6′ wide), deciduous, arching shrub that is quite winter hardy and tolerant of wet locations. Covered with prickles, it is an aggressive spreader and requires some summer water for best performance.
The Nootka rose takes its name from the Nuu-chah-nulth people, who are commonly though incorrectly known also as the Nootka. Great for a bird garden or any riparian habitat, this species has the largest showy pink flowers of any of our native roses. On warm days nearly year-round, the flowers release volatile oils that perfume the air with a pungent, spicy “wild rose” fragrance!
The attractive pink blooms and large red fruit (hips) that persist in the winter are both edible.

Lifeform: Shrub

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds