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Prickly Wild Rose
Rosa acicularis
In the United States:
Native
· also called Prickly rose, Arctic rose
Bees visit the single flowers primarily for pollen, with some nectar reported in northern ranges; once-blooming in late spring to early summer. Forms thorny thickets that provide nesting structure for native bees but may require pruning to control spread and maintain accessibility.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–July |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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