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Rosa virginiana

Virginia rose

Virginia rose is a great species to start with when you've been told too many times that roses are difficult to grow. This is a drought-tolerant, disease-resistant species that works beautifully in hedges, masses, or for naturalizing.

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Height: 2-4 ft
Spread: 3-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

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


North American Distribution


Virginia rose - Rosa virginiana from Native Plant Trust
Virginia rose - Rosa virginiana from Native Plant Trust
Virginia rose - Rosa virginiana from Native Plant Trust
Virginia rose - Rosa virginiana from Native Plant Trust
Virginia rose - Rosa virginiana from Native Plant Trust