New England Wild Flower Society

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Rosa carolina

Carolina rose, pasture rose

Pasture rose stays low and is very easy to grow, perfect for borders, mass plantings, and naturalizing in spots with good air circulation. The highly fertile flowers are beloved by a wide variety of native pollinators, and the rosehips that follow support birds in winter.

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Height: 2-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Fall Foliage
Summer Fruit
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Host Plant
Attracts Songbirds
Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Salt Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Fragrant
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Hedge/screening
Rain Garden
Groundcover
Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red to Purple Fall Foliage
Red Fruit
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Carolina rose - Rosa carolina from Native Plant Trust
(c) Arthur Haines 2019