Photo by William Cullina 5 / 6 The pasture rose is known for forming a dense spreading mound over time. It has an aggressive root system, which make it good for erosion control. Photo by Kent Krugh 4 / 6 While native roses don't require any care, they will respond to it. About the Nootka Rose This native rose does well in both dryish and moist habitats on both sides of the Cascades. It is a widely adapted cultivar that has proven to be consistently productive in wet to arid, and cool to hot climates. The nootka rose produces the largest flowers of any native North American rose. This popular heirloom hails from the San Juan Islands off the Washington coast. For more information, see Garlic: Harvesting, Curing, and Storage. Nootka Rose Softneck Garlic Heirloom 4936. Lay or hang whole plant in a warm, airy location out of direct sun and protected from rain before curing. Gently brush off any loose soil and remove any damaged cloves, but leave the roots and shoots attached. To harvest, lift the bulbs gently with a digging fork, (flat tines) or a shovel, digging widely to avoid cutting into them. Do not leave bulbs in the ground too long or the skins will decay, reducing storage life. Harvesting: Garlic bulbs are ready to harvest when the tops are approximately 40% yellow or brown, or start to fall over. Scapes can be eaten and have a mild garlic flavor. Native rose-hips have a fruity, spicy, and tart flavor and can be used fresh, dried, or preserved. They are a superb source of vitamin C, having a much higher content than citrus fruit, and also contain other beneficial vitamins. In most cases, this flower stalk, called a scape, should be removed to keep the plant's energy focused on bulb growth and to keep bulbs tight. Native roses produce showy edible hips, which grace the landscape in fall and winter. One day, Adonis was gored by a wild boar during a hunting trip and died in Aphrodite’s arms as she wept the first red roses were said to have sprung up from his blood as it soaked into the earth, staining the nearby white roses. ![]() In spring, hardneck garlic will produce a tall stem with a curlicue at the top and a swollen flower bud at the end. In Greek myth, roses are closely linked with Adonis, the lover of Aphrodite. Deer may have different tastes depending on the area, and may eat young plants while leaving older ones alone. Remove weeds regularly to reduce competition for water and nutrients. ![]() It is great as a barrier plant, growing into an impenetrable thicket. In the landscape: Clustered Wild Rose can be used the same as Nootka Rose. Habitat: Wetland designation: FAC, It is equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands. Reapply mulch after shoots emerge to maintain consistent moisture and reduce weeds. The fruit are small, pea-sized, round to pear-shaped, purplish-red hips borne in clusters. In very cold climates, remove mulch after the last hard freeze to allow soil to warm more quickly. Loosen mulch in spring to allow shoots to push through thick or compacted mulch. Special Instructions: After planting, apply 2"–4" of mulch (e.g., straw, untreated grass clippings, shredded leaves) to maintain moisture, insulate the cloves through the winter, and help prevent frost from pushing cloves to the surface.
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