Also known as rosa multiflora, but can also be called baby rose or rambler rose, this wild plant has spread rapidly throughout the US and can be found in many meadows, pastures, and forests. It is not a true rambler or climber however. In fact it was commonly used as a hedge or fence for … Read moreMultiflora Rose
Wild roses such as Rosa Canina (the dog rose) are perhaps a little plain to look at, compared to their modern cousins. Generally smaller single flowers in various shades of pink, they have one outstanding feature. The attractive red hips produced in the fall. I think that the name dog rose comes from an old belief that the rose … Read moreRosa Canina
For those of us that enjoy using roses for natural remedies and recipes, the wild varieties are what we turn to first. Wild (or species) roses are more hardy than their highly bred cousins, and with their abundance of big red hips, they are a foragers delight! And with their wafer thin petals, they make excellent rose petal … Read morePrairie Rose
The Rugosa rose, also known as Japanese rose and Ramanas rose. This beautiful flowering shrub is native to Asia and was first seen in China, Japan and Korea where it grows along the coastline in sandy soiled areas. The name ‘Rugosa’ rose actually comes from the Japanese word ‘Hamans’ which means ‘shore pear’, due to its prickly bush like foliage. The … Read moreWild Roses: Rugosa
Also called the rosa palustris, it is almost exclusively found in the Eastern US, east of the Mississippi River. Pockets of it can be found in Iowa, Missouri, and Minnesota, so it is slowly making its way west. It’s not classed as invasive like the multiflora rose. It tends to do better in the east … Read moreWild Rose In The USA: Swamp Rose
The musk rose is a highly scented rose that is probably an ancestor of today’s hybrid musks. The story behind this plant is not exactly known. It is believed that it may have first originated in the Himalyas region – that would explain why it is very tolerant of colder climates. It has been grown … Read moreMusk Rose
