The flowers on Swamp Rose are absolutely beautiful, attracting birds, butterflies, moths and native bees.  Birds also eat the pea-sized, red fruits that are called hips and appear generally from September through October.
 
     Swamp Rose is best suited in a moist, sunny area, although it will not grow in standing water.  Given room to spread, it forms a nice, rounded shrub.
 
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