Native Habitat:
Open forests, forest edges, and moist slopes.
 
Bloom Time:
May – July
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Deciduous shrub, 2–6 feet tall, with arching, slender stems and pinnately compound leaves. Produces small, pale pink flowers followed by smooth, red hips. Stems are typically sparsely thorned.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils. Tolerates seasonal dryness once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca roemeri.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds seasonal flowers, edible hips, and vertical structure to urban gardens, naturalized landscapes, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Works well as a layered native shrub, in low-maintenance borders, and for wildlife habitat enhancement.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Hips provide food for birds and small mammals. Arching stems offer shelter and nesting sites for insects and small wildlife.
 
Historical Use:
Hips and flowers were used by Indigenous peoples for food, teas, and minor medicinal purposes. Valued ornamentally for its delicate blooms, wildlife support, and adaptability in native plant gardens.