Rosa nutkana (Nootka Rose)

Plant Description: A large, slightly arching shrub that can be thicket forming with stems that range from quite prickly to almost thornless. Young stems appear pinkish green but blacken with age. Light green leaves are pinnately compound with 5-7 slightly hairy sharply toothed leaflets. Leaves are glandular releasing a spicy fragrance on warmer days. The large 4 in wide flowers are in clusters of 1-4, with pink to purple colored petals. Flowers bloom from May to July and are great for bouquets. The spherical fruit of Nootka rose is a dark red to purple rose hip, with persistent sepals.  Nootka rose fruits (rose hips) are edible raw or cooked and are full of vitamins. This plant is also used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes. *CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FOR MEDICAL USE. NEVER CONSUME PLANTS WITHOUT PROPER ID* Height: Up to 10 ft Width: Up to 6 ft Watering needs: Tolerates coastal conditions and occasional flooding. Sun needs: Sun to partial shade Soil needs: Prefers moist to s