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Rugosa rose and Nootka rose: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Rugosa rose Rosa rugosa	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Nootka rose Rosa nutkana
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Native range
Eastern Russia, Korea, Japan, and northern China	Alaska to W. U.S.A.See state guides
Sunlight
Full sun	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
4–6 ft	3–6 ft
Mature spread
4–6 ft	Spreading thickets
USDA hardiness zones
2–7	Cold hardy to USDA zone 5; upper zone not specified.
Season of interest
Summer–fall flowers & hips	Pink flowers & red hips
Garden & wildlife value
Flowers attract pollinating insects; birds eat the hips.	Native pink flowers and red hips extend a hedge's seasonal interest.
Growing notes
A prickly, suckering shrub that can spread beyond a garden.	Forms prickly thickets; allow room and choose sun or light shade.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.