15 Seeds Prairie Wild Rose Rosa arkansana Native Shrub

Prairie Wild Rose is a low-growing native shrub rose that brings delicate charm and seasonal color to sunny landscapes. It produces fragrant single pink blooms in late spring to early summer, followed by small red rose hips that persist into fall and winter, adding ornamental interest to gardens and naturalized areas.
This hardy native rose works beautifully in wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, hedgerows, and low-maintenance borders. It spreads gradually by suckering to form a dense colony over time and thrives in lean, well-drained soils where it requires little care once established. The blooms attract bees and other pollinators, while the hips provide food for birds and wildlife through the colder months.
Species: Rosa arkansana
Type: Perennial flowering shrub
Plant_Habit: Low-growing, suckering, colony-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, tolerates lean and dry soils
Zones: 3 to 8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended for 4 to 12 weeks before sowing
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart
Notes: Native prairie species; blooms on new and old wood; drought tolerant once established