Plant Description

Rosa gymnocarpa

Baldhip Rose is a native shrub known for its fragrant flowers. It spreads mostly via rhiszomes.

A pink baldhip rose flower

A Baldhip Rose in bloom; it has deep pink petals and a yellow center. Green leaves surround the flower.

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristic Plant Information
Height at 20 yrs 6 ft
Mature Height 10 ft
Growth Rate Moderate
Life Span Perennial
Moisture Use Moderate
Drought Tolerance Moderate
Deer Browse Yes
Wildlife Value Valuable in the summer for pollinators
Timber Value None
Resprout Ability Potential to resprout after wildfire or cutting
Hardiness USDA Zones 5-9
Flower Color Pink
Bloom Time May-July
Habitat Open woodlands

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Classification Scientific Name
Kingdom Plantae
Clade Tracheophytes
Clade Angiosperms
Order Rosales
Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa
Species R. gymnocarpa

Planting information

Sun

Full sun to full shade

Soil

Tolerates clay but prefers loam

Special Uses

Woodland gardens, good for pollinators, erosion control

Ease of Care

Easy

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