American Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris scandens)

American Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris scandens)Deciduous flowering shrub Semi double fragrant pink blossoms in late spring followed by smooth, red hips. Nearly thornless. The Swamp Rose is a vigorous and very desirable North American species found in the wild from Quebec to Florida and first introduced in 1726. This naturally arching form was recognized before 1824 and is often found in old Southern gardens. According to rose expert William Welch, it was in the collection of Empress Josephine of

This handsome perennial

5" square pot

A commentary at the beginning of the book contains an overview of Jefferson's architectural development and a check list at the end of the book is arranged in alphabetical order by places or buildings with the current location of the drawings

He planted more in 1794

and is appointed a visitor of Central College

The popularity of this volume fostered the development of the Neo-Palladian movement

University of Virginia

medium green foliage

leaves are elliptical at base

Habit: Flower stems grow 2-3 feet tall by bloom time

Habit: Grows 2 to 3 feet high and up to 3 feet wide

Attributes: Attracts hummingbirds