Carolina Rose
Rosa carolina
Plant Characteristics:
- Duration: perennial
- Habit: shrub
- Size class: 1-3ft
- Native Habitat: Dry prairies; disturbed areas; sandy, open woods; thickets; roadsides
- Bloom time: May-June
Growing Conditions
- Light:
- Sun, partial shade
- Soil:
- Moisture: dry, moist, wet
- Soil pH: Acidic
- CaCO3 Tol: Low
- Description: Rocky or sandy, well-drained soils
- Water use:
- Low
- Condition comments:
- Though one of the most shade-tolerant roses, this species grows best in open, sunny locations. It is susceptible to fungal problems
Benefits:
- Conspicuous flowers
- Fragrance
- Attracts birds
- Specific value to native bees and bumblebees
- Provides nesting material for bees
Drawbacks:
- Bad pricks and thorns