Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Rosa

Species:

Rosa × dulcissima

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

6-8 ft

Bloom Months:

jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

Red, Pink

Native Range

United States: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Canada: Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Germination Information