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Rugosa Rose
Rosa rugosa
In the United States:
Invasive
· also called beach rose, Japanese rose
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.
Bees visit primarily for abundant pollen from the open single flowers; fragrant blooms attract foragers with repeat flowering over several weeks. Hardy deciduous shrub tolerant of poor soils and salt exposure but can spread via suckers requiring occasional pruning.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–August |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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