Rosa virginiana
Virginia Rose
Description:
Deciduous rose 1 to 3 feet tall, less frequently to 6 feet, and spreading 5 to 10 feet. Blooms in spring to early summer with fragrant and attractive pink flowers with a yellow center. Attracts birds and butterflies! Best grown in medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Water roots deeply on summer mornings.
Plant Overview:
Plant Family: | Rosaceae |
Plant Duration: | Perennial |
Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Bees, Birds |
Bloom Time: | June to August |
Global and State Rank: | SNR, G5 |
Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
Opitmal Light: | Sun |
Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |