Rosa rugosa 'Alba' (Non-native Rose)

Plant Description: This plant is a bristly, prickly, sprawling shrub rose that typically grows in a rounded form. Slowly spreading by suckers to form dense thickets over time. Odd-pinnate dark green leaves (each with 5-9 leaflets) turn yellow (sometimes a quality orange-red) in fall. Each leaflet has pronounced veins, a wrinkled appearance, serrated edges and downy undersides. Fragrant flowers are white and are primarily single with 5 petals.  Flowers are followed by fleshy, edible (with some bitterness), tomato-shaped hips. Hips can be used to make jams and jellies (rose hip jam). Height: 4-6ft Width: 4-6ft Watering needs: minimal Sun needs: full sun Soil needs: adaptable  Bloom Time: May to July, sometimes again early fall Ripening Time: late summer until fall Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Rosa rugosa is native to northern China, Korea and Japan. This plant will attract birds and butterflies.  Best grown in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained garden loams, but this