A.k.a. smooth rose and early rose. A comparatively compact native rose with thornless new growth! Flowers are 2”-3” across and range from dark pink to white, with light pink as the most common color. As with all native roses, it provides cover for wildlife and feeds a variety of animals with its fruits.

Pollination: Self pollinating.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Loam, Clay, Sand

Height: 4’-6’

Width: 4’-8’

Bloom Color: Dark Pink, Pink, White

Bloom Time: Jun-Jul

Fruit: Large red rose hips mature in the summer.

Fall Color: -

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract a variety of bees and a few flies. Rose hips are eaten by many birds and rodents.

Notes: Old growth does develop thorns, though they may be sparse on some individuals. Rose hips are edible, and roughly 1/2 inch across.