How much sun does Eglantine need?

Eglantine grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Eglantine bloom?

Eglantine blooms in June, July, and August.

Is Eglantine toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Eglantine as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Eglantine attract?

Eglantine draws bees, beetles, and flies.

Is Eglantine HOA-friendly?

Eglantine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Eglantine

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Rosa rubiginosa

Last reviewed: September 2026

Eglantine (Rosa rubiginosa) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Eglantine as toxic to livestock.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

72"–120" H × 48"–96" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Pollinators

bees, beetles, flies

Native alternatives to Eglantine

Eglantine is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

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Rosa rubiginosa is a vigorous deciduous shrub that produces fragrant pink flowers in summer followed by bright red hips. This European rose naturalizes easily and can form dense thickets if not managed. The foliage has a distinctive apple-like fragrance when crushed.

In an HOA neighborhood

Eglantine takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Aggressive spreader that can look unruly
Thorny canes may be considered unsafe
Can appear weedy without regular pruning

Wildlife value

Flowers attract bees, beetles, and flies during summer blooming period. The persistent red hips provide food for birds through fall and winter.

Common questions

How much sun does Eglantine need?: Eglantine grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Eglantine bloom?: Eglantine blooms in June, July, and August.
Is Eglantine toxic to dogs?: Eglantine is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
Is Eglantine toxic to cats?: Eglantine is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
Is Eglantine toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Eglantine as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Eglantine attract?: Eglantine draws bees, beetles, and flies.
Is Eglantine HOA-friendly?: Eglantine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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