Pasture Rose

About Pasture Rose

Pasture Rose is a quintessential native shrub that offers timeless beauty and exceptional hardiness for sunny, well-drained sites. This low-growing rose usually reaches 1 to 3 feet in height and is characterized by its slender, prickly stems and dark green, lustrous foliage. In early to mid-summer, it produces fragrant, five-petaled pink flowers that are a favorite of bumblebees and other native pollinators. As autumn approaches, the plant develops shiny, bright red rose hips that persist into winter, providing a splash of color and a nutritious meal for songbirds. Native to the eastern and central United States, Pasture Rose is often found in old fields, prairies, and open woodlands, where it thrives in full to partial sun and can tolerate relatively dry, poor soils. Its ability to spread via rhizomes makes it a fantastic choice for bank stabilization or for filling in naturalized garden spaces. To grow from seed, a period of cold-moist stratification is necessary to break the seed's natural dormancy and ensure successful spring emergence.