Virginia Rose, Wild Rose, Prairie Rose, American Dwarf Wild Rose, Shining-Leaved Rose, Rosa lucida
Fast-growing and extremely cold hardy, Rosa virginiana (Virginia Rose) is an upright, deciduous, suckering shrub with attractive, dark-green foliage that turns fire orange-red in the fall. In summer, a profusion of fragrant, single, pale to bright pink flowers, 3 in. across (6 cm), are on display. They are followed by abundant, red, pumpkin-shaped fruits that persist for several months. They are often used to make jams and jellies – unless hungry birds happily feast on them. Tolerant to a wide range of soil types and undemanding, this wild rose is a lovely addition to a wildlife garden or seaside planting, thanks to its salt tolerance.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Prairie Rose, Rose, Virginia Rose, Wild Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Missouri, Midwest, Southeast, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia |
| Tolerance | Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa |
| Common names | Prairie Rose, Rose, Virginia Rose, Wild Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Missouri, Midwest, Southeast, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia |
| Tolerance | Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden |
How many Rosa virginiana (Virginia Rose) do I need for my garden?
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| Rosa virginiana (Virginia Rose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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