species 61,350 observations

Rugosa Rose

Rosa rugosa

Field notes

Supports All

142 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Mourning Cloak, Rusty Tussock Moth, Garden Tiger, Peppered Moth 12
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Agrilus transimpressus, Plum Beetle 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 30
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Yellow-banded Bumble Bee 98

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Poor soil Salt
Habit: Arching Dense Erect Mounding Multi stemmed Rounded
Plant type: Shrub Edible Rose

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.