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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