Carolina Rose
Rosa carolina

Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Bloom Time: May-June
Sunlight: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium, Dry, Very Dry

The large pink, 5-petaled flowers of Carolina Rose have a sweet and strong rose fragrance. This species is typically 1-3 feet tall but occasionally can grow taller. The red rose hips form in August to October and are a food source for a variety of wildlife including bobwhites, rabbits, native mice, and skunks. Spreads gradually over time to form small non-aggressive colonies.