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Woods' rose

Woods' rose

Rosa woodsii

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 2bZone 9b

A native wild rose with fragrant pink flowers and small red hips in fall. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal maintenance.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–3′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 2bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9b

pH Range

58
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

erosion controlhedgerowmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

fruitflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, sucker