Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina)

A low, freely suckering shrub, Carolina Rose grows 1-3+ ft. high. From thorny stems are borne fragrant, 2 in. wide, 5-petaled, pink flowers. Flowers occur singly or in small clusters. The fruit, a hip, turns from dark green to bright red as it ripens. Grows in dry prairies; disturbed areas; sandy, open woods; thickets; roadsides.

Current Height: 18"-24"
Attracts: 🐝 🐦 
Light: sun to part shade
Soil: dry, medium, or wet
Comments: Though one of the most shade-tolerant roses, this species grows best in open, sunny locations.