.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Carolina Rose, Pasture Rose Rosa, Landscape, carolina Description A deciduous shrub featuring fragrant, pink blossoms in late spring to early summer, with pinnate green foliage and thorny stems, ideal for native gardens and wildlife habitats. Suggested Uses Suitable for naturalized areas, border plantings, hedgerows, and supporting pollinators in wildlife gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Rosa carolina Common Name: Carolina Rose, Pasture Rose Size & Growth: 3-6 ft tall, spreading shrub with a mounded shape Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous, pinnate green leaves Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Generally non-toxic, but check specific sources Fragrant: Yes, fragrant flowers Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Native grasses, other native shrubs, perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Space 3-4 ft apart for naturalized areas. Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained Soil Type: Loamy to sandy soils Humidity: Moderate typical of native habitats Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or crossing branches after flowering to maintain shape Winter Care: Mulch in cold zones, minimal winter protection required Planting Depth: Plant at soil level, ensure roots are well-covered Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and midsummer Special Care: Minimal; tolerates drought once established