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