SKU: SR00600

Rosa carolina - Pasture Rose or Carolina Rose is a suckering, low growing rose, 1-3 feet high. Pink flowers top thorny stems in May. Though one of the most shade-tolerant roses, this species grows best in open, sunny locations. Best flowering and disease resistance in full sun. Good air circulation promotes healthy growth and helps prevent foliar diseases.

Height: 1-3', sometimes to 6'
Spread: 2-4' suckering
Zone: 4-9
Soil type:Rocky or sandy, well-drained soils.
Soil pH: Acidic pH<6.8
Light: Full sun to part shade
Moisture: Dry to medium wet
Flowers: Pink, May
Fruit: Rosehips, late summer-early fall
Fall color:Yellow

Wildlife value: Attracts birds and butterflies
Notes of Interest: Fruit skin eaten for stomach troubles by Menominee Indians