Thorny, multi-stemmed growth of Rosa carolina (Carolina Rose) grown in 1-gallon containers.

Rosa carolina (Carolina Rose)

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Rosa carolina, commonly called Carolina rose or pasture rose, is a medium-sized woody shrub native to the eastern half of North America. Generally found in forest edges, open prairies, and in open forests, Carolina rose is known for its pretty 5-petaled pink flowers with yellow centers, as well as its extremely spiny branches and stems, which are covered in needle-like thorns. Typically wide ranging in size, Rosa carolina can be an extremely low-growing ground cover, or form large thicket-like bushes up to 5' tall and wide. Its attractive pink spring and summer flowers are highly desirable to a number of pollinators, and its small summer to fall fruits, called hips, are edible and sought after by birds and other wildlife.

Since it is native to dry upland areas but also forests and roadside ditches, Carolina rose has a lot of tolerance to different moisture levels, but seems to prefer things on the drier side when planted in part shade or a bit moister when in full sun. While Rosa carolina is tolerant of both sandy and rocky soils, it is not particularly picky about soil consistency otherwise. With a deep taproot once established, pasture rose becomes difficult to transplant once planted, but additionally becomes very resistant to drought and erosion.

Straight Species, Native to U.S., Native to Maryland, and Native to Eastern Shore
Mature Plant Height: Short: 12-29", Medium: 30-48", and Tall: 49-72"
Deciduous
Sun (6+ hours) and Part Shade/Sun (4-6 hours of sun)
Soil Moisture: Medium to Wet, Medium, Medium to Dry, Dry, and Wide Tolerance
Soil Type: Sand, Rocky, Average, and Wide Tolerance
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Flower Color: Pink and Yellow
Foliage color: Green
Features: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Host Plant for Butterflies or Moths, Berries, Groundcover, Fragrant, and Erosion Control
Tolerances: Drought Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, and Clay Soil Tolerant
Garden Type: Pollinator Garden, Meadow, Rain Garden, Woodland Garden, Foundation Planting, and Border/Screen

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