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Pasture Rose

Name: Pasture Rose
Brand: Rosa
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Rosa carolina

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

48 inches

Width

72 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Low to medium

Humidity

Adaptable

Lifespan

Long-lived colony

Native To

Eastern & Central North America

Toxicity

Hips are edible; thorns are a physical hazard.

The Story

Plant Bio

Rosa carolina is a native North American wild rose that forms a thicket of upright, thorny stems. It is valued for its simple, fragrant pink flowers in summer and its bright red hips in the fall. As a native species, it is exceptionally tough, adaptable, and provides significant ecological benefits. It spreads by rhizomes to form colonies, making it excellent for naturalizing and erosion control.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

The Pasture Rose offers a simple, wild beauty with its charming single pink flowers that have a light, sweet fragrance. In fall, the foliage can take on nice color, and the bright red hips persist into winter, providing color against the snow.

Its dense, thorny, suckering habit makes it an ideal choice for creating an impenetrable barrier or hedge. It is also excellent for stabilizing banks and slopes to prevent erosion.

This plant is an ecological powerhouse. Its flowers provide abundant pollen for native bees. The foliage is a food source for various insect larvae, and the vitamin C-rich hips are a vital winter food for over 40 species of birds and mammals.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a sunny to partly shaded location with average soil.
Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball.
Place the plant in the hole at the same depth it was in the pot.
Backfill with native soil and water well after planting.
It is very adaptable and requires little care once established.
Prune in late winter to remove dead canes or control its spread.

Pro Tip

Plant it where it has room to spread, as it naturally forms thickets via underground runners, creating a wonderful wildlife habitat.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Allow it to naturalize and form a thicket for maximum wildlife benefit.
Provide sun for the best flowering and fruit production.
Appreciate its toughness and adaptability in difficult soils.

Don't

Do not plant it in a formal, tidy border unless you plan to rigorously control its spread.
Do not over-fertilize or over-water; it thrives on some neglect.
Do not expect the look of a modern hybrid tea rose; appreciate its wild charm.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Harvest
Plant
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Naturalizing in meadows or wild gardensThorny barrier or informal hedgeSlope stabilization and erosion control

Companion Plants

Schizachyrium scoparium Solidago Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Asclepias tuberosa Echinacea purpurea

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Pasture Rose questions

What zones can Pasture Rose grow in?

Pasture Rose is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Pasture Rose deer resistant?

Yes — Pasture Rose is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Pasture Rose bloom?

Pasture Rose typically blooms in early summer through mid-summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Pasture Rose need full sun?

Pasture Rose does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Pasture Rose drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Pasture Rose handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.