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Smooth Rose
Rosa blanda
In the United States:
Native
· also called Meadow Rose, Early Wild Rose
Bees, including honeybees, visit primarily for pollen as the flowers produce little to no nectar. Blooms once in early to mid summer over several weeks on a nearly thornless shrub that can form thickets. Provides pollen resources and nesting structure for native bees.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–August |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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