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.

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 3' – 4'
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Bloom Time: June, August
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Salt Tolerant
    • Fragrant Flower
    • Ornamental Fruit
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Plant Habit

    • Mound
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Wet Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Pink
  • Flower Type

    • Solitary
  • Flower Height

    • 4' to 6'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 2"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg