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Is Multiflora rose illegal in Iowa?
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Also called: Rosa multiflora. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Multiflora rose is not listed.
What Iowa's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary noxious weed (Iowa Code § 317.1A), control list — not a sale ban | Rosa multiflora | multiflora rose — not noxious when cultivated as rose understock or garden ornamental, or where the county board says so | Not a sale ban — control-only list |
Effective dates
- The official list entry does not state a separate effective date for this species. See the linked law for when the listing took effect.
Already have it in your yard?
Control lists can require landowners or agencies to control or eradicate the plant. The list says it is not a sale ban, but control duties may apply to you as a landowner.
Native alternatives for Iowa
- Carolina rose (Rosa carolina)
- Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
- New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus)
Each is recorded as native to Iowa in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
More native swaps with hardiness, light and size →
Multiflora rose in other states
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