Early Wild Rose
Common Name: Early Wild Rose
Latin Name: Rosa blanda
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Nearly thornless with bright pink fragrant flowers that begin blooming in June. Bright red rose hips persist into winter. Deadheading not needed. Can sucker - prune if spreading not desired. Native to dry open woods, rocky hills, roadsides, and prairies. Fungal issues can be problematic when the plant is in too wet of a site.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 2-5'
Mature Width: 2-5'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Features & Benefits: Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Ornamental Berries, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Early Wild Rose
Latin Name: Rosa blanda
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Nearly thornless with bright pink fragrant flowers that begin blooming in June. Bright red rose hips persist into winter. Deadheading not needed. Can sucker - prune if spreading not desired. Native to dry open woods, rocky hills, roadsides, and prairies. Fungal issues can be problematic when the plant is in too wet of a site.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 2-5'
Mature Width: 2-5'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Features & Benefits: Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Ornamental Berries, Wisconsin Native