Rugosa rose

Rosa rugosa

Family: Rosaceae

Documented Invasive in Parts of the US (NC State)

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

n/a

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

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How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA's whole-genus 'Rosa species' page lists roses as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses. ASPCA is the only source we found, and one source is not enough to call a plant safe for pets, so it is not assessed as safe. Keep pets from eating it. NC State Extension has no Poisonous-to-Humans record for this species either way.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: 2a to 7b per NC State, this range sits below most of Florida's actual hardiness zones (Florida is mostly 8-11). The Florida-first source list shows this plant as grown in FL, but I could not find a source confirming it performs well in Florida's climate; flagging this mismatch rather than picking a side.
Water needs: low to moderate
Mature size: 4 to 6 ft tall, 4 to 6 ft wide; needs 6 to 12 ft of space
Where it comes from: Native to eastern Asia (northeastern China, Japan, Korea, southeastern Siberia). Not native to North America, NC State lists it as introduced and naturalized across much of the northern/eastern US and parts of Canada and Europe.

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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