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California wild rose

California wild rose

Rosa californica

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 7bZone 10b

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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
upright, spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–10′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Rosaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California coastal ranges and foothills

Native to: California

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with