Carolina Rose is a low, suckering native rose growing 1–3 feet tall in dry to moist open habitats across eastern North America. It produces fragrant pink flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by small, round, bright-red rose hips that persist through winter. Unlike many roses, it thrives in dry, sandy, or rocky soils. Carolina Rose provides important food and cover for wildlife throughout the year and is excellent for stabilizing eroding slopes.
Best time to see a Carolina Rose
The best time to see a Carolina Rose is May–June, when about 73% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,471 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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