Rosa carolina (Pasture Rose)

Heavily suckering, forming dense thickets. Canes covered with prickles when young, fewer on older canes. Flowers pink to red, solitary or in clusters of 2 to 3; very fragrant. Rosehips small, red, pear-shaped; keep good color into winter. Natural habitat is wet low grounds and stream borders. Produces hips in early autumn that are a winter treat for birds! Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna Soil Conditions Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry-Mesic Height 3'-4' Flower Color Pink Flower Time June, July   Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes?   Why Plant Natives? Photo By: Midwest Groundcovers