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