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California wild rose
Rosa californica
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A native California shrub rose producing fragrant pink flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by small red hips. Highly drought-tolerant and adaptable, it's excellent for dry gardens and wildlife habitat.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 10bpH Range
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 8Soil Texture
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
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California coastal ranges and foothills
Native to: California
Function & Care
biomass/mulchedibleerosion controlhedgerowmedicinalpollinator nectary
Coppicing
Edible Parts
fruitseedflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation