Description

These plants may be limited in quantity. Please inquire!

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Soil: Mesic (Medium) to Xeric (Dry)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 2′-5′
Color: Pale Pink
Bloom: June-August
Flowers:  5 petaled flowers

Suggested Uses:

They have a spreading  perennial root system.

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: Rose-hips contain high amounts of vitamin C. The Menomonie Tribe boiled the hips to make a medicinal syrup.
Food Uses: Petals can be used in salads, to make tea, or candied. The hips can be used for syrup or jam when combined with sour apples or pectin. If no other food source is found, the fleshy exterior of the hips can be eaten raw. They are a good source of vitamin C, but not very tasty.
Other Uses:
More Information:  Attractive to birds, bees and butterflies!
Name:
Other Names: Early Wild Rose