Rosa gymnocarpa is a small, deciduous, suckering wild rose native to western North America, growing up to about 2 m tall in shaded, damp, rich woodland. It is best grown in cool, moist, partly shaded conditions similar to its forest home.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Grows as
Shrub
Light
Part shade, Shade
Water
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially in summer, and avoid drying out.
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained woodland-type soil with plenty of organic matter.
Temperature
Hardy in cold climates; suits temperate conditions with cool summers. Exact limits not given in sources.
How easy
Moderate
Safety
Not known to be toxic
Native range
W. Canada to W. U.S.A.
Climate
temperate
About
Rosa gymnocarpa is a species of rose native to western North America. It is known by the common names dwarf rose, baldhip rose, and wood rose. It grows in shady, damp, and rich forests.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.