Swamp rose (Rosa palustris)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Rosa palustris is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. The flowers are pollinated by Birds, Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Usually cooked. Fleshy red rose hip, about 20mm - 3/4 inch in diameter. Tart edible fruit is a berry-like hip. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Fleshy red rose hip, about 20mm - 3/4 inch in diameter.; Tart edible fruit is a berry-like hip.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist soils of marshes, swamps and riparian areas where there is adequate moisture, full sun, and typically more acid soils. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)