Rosa setigera

A large (easily 10') rambling rose, possibly introduced to Finger Lakes from slightly further west.

Seedling

The first true leaves are clearly Rosa, but it will be some time before the thorns give evidence of which native rose.

Freyda Black

Common Name(s):

prairie rose
Ozark rose

Type:

Native

Shrubs, Trees

Status:

Rare in Finger Lakes

Moisture:

Moist

Light:

Sun
Part Sun

Recommended for gardening
Showy fruit
Used in traditional 19th century gardens