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Prickly Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis)

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davecz2

Date

July 3, 2017 06:51 AM CDT

Description

A pink to dark rose, 5-parted, 1" to 2 1/3" wide flower, Flowers form only on last year's side branches. Usually solitary.
Plant height: 4 to 8 feet.
Native.
Prefers a part shade to sun and dry to moist habitat on upland woods, hills and rocky banks.
Blooms Jun - Jul.
Also known as: Prickly Rose.

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