Wild Rose
Rosa blanda
Rosa blanda, commonly known as the smooth rose, meadow/wild rose, or prairie rose, is a species of rose native to North America. Among roses, it is closest to a "thornless" rose, with just a few thorns at the base. The meadow rose occurs as a colony-forming shrub growing to 1 m (3.3 ft) high, naturally in prairies and meadows.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Rosa blanda |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Height | 3-5 ft |
| Bloom time | Jun-Jul |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry to mesic |
| Soil | Loam |
| Wildlife value | Simple pink five-petaled flowers; hips persist all winter for birds |
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- A. Barra (CC BY-SA 3.0)