Clustered Rose (Rosa pisocarpa)

Clustered rose is a deciduous shrub that thrives in moist/wet soils, and full sun to partial shade. As the name would suggest, it produces clusters of pink flowers which are lightly fragrant, and attract a host of pollinators. In the late summer and fall, the flowers are replaced by rosehips, which are loved by birds. Clustered rose is a great addition to wildlife-friendly riparian hedgerows,  and is useful in restoration of wetlands and stabilizing streambanks.

Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade
Soil & Moisture: Moist to wet soil
Mature Size: 3'-6' tall, rhizomatous
Bloom Time: May to July
Edible: Yes
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees and butterflies, and other pollinators. Provides cover and nesting sites for birds, and the rosehips provide winter food for birds and small mammals.
Native Range & Habitat: Moist to wet thickets, open woods, streambanks and swamps from low to middle elevations, mostly west of the Cascade Mountains from British Columbia south to California.
Other Names: ḵál̓ḵay (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim), swamp rose