30 Seeds Illinois Rose Rosa setigera Climbing Native

Illinois Rose is a vigorous climbing rose species native to central North America, valued for its trailing habit and single pink flowers that appear in early summer. It spreads readily on fences, trellises, and banks, offering a naturalistic look and wildlife appeal in home landscapes.
Grow it as an ornamental climber on supports or let it scramble as a ground cover on slopes. Its open blooms and subsequent hips draw pollinators and birds through the season.
Species: Rosa setigera
Type: Deciduous climbing shrub rose
Plant_Habit: Climbing, spreading, can root at stem tips
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, medium moisture
Zones: 4 to 8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended, may be slow and irregular
Sowing: Surface sow, press lightly, keep moist
Spacing: 6 to 10 feet
Notes: Native to central and eastern North America