Rosa californica, Rose
Rosa californica is a species of Rosa in the family Rosaceae. It is commonly known as the California wild rose, and is native to California and Oregon states in the United States and the northern part of Baja California, Mexico. This species grows well in arid regions, including chaparral and woodlands and Sierra Nevada foothills, and can tolerate drought. It thrives abundantly in moist soils near water sources and bright sun. Rosa californica is an attractive shrub that can form large spiney thickets from its suckering roots. It has prickly, curving stems and compound dark green leaves with up to 7 leaflets. The fragrant flowers can be borne singly or in inflorescence of several blooms, and come in shades of pink. The five-petaled flower is generally flat and open-faced, up to 4 cm wide. Flowering period is usually from late April through mid summer, follow by bright red hips. Each hip is 1cm in diameter and contains yellow seeds.  Rosa californica Author: Curtis Clark (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic) You can create and enjoy the classic beauty of a rose garden. Just read our site and get more inspiration and growing tips on the gardening shows on sat tv (and you won't need to skimp on your roses thanks to the tv deals from IL.com). | ||
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