(Rosa woodsii)
If you have traveled to Central or Eastern Washington chances are you have encountered a wild rose. They even greet you as you pull into the town of Leavenworth left of the traffic circle. A great erosion control plant!
A perfect bushy addition to any dry sunny area, tucked under birch, alder, or aspens, hillsides, rock walls, grasslands, or wetlands.
Apply its petals to bath salts, salad dressings, or skin care products. And enjoy rose hip syrup throughout fall and winter full of vit C and antioxidants.
ZONE: 3-9
POLLINATOR: Yes
DEER RESISTANT: Yes
DROUGHT TOLERANT: Yes, highly once established suitable for waterwise gardens.
EVERGREEN: No
SPREADS BY SEED: Yes and rhizomes
NEEDS A CROSS POLLINATOR: No
AGE OF PLANT: Estimated 1+yr old (current stock)
MATURE HEIGHT: 3-10 ft tall & 3-10 ft wide
Burke Herbarium Image Collection
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https://burkeherbarium.org/imagecollection/taxon.php?Taxon=Rosa+woodsii
WOOD'S ROSE
PLANTING & GROWING
Full sun to partial shade. Thrives in average, well-drained soil, including sandy or heavy clay, with a pH of 6.0–8.0.
MEDICINAL BENEFITS
- Skin hydration & plumpness
- Lower inflammation of the eyes & skin
- Mood boost
- Anti-anxiety
- Anti-depression
- Cardiovascular health
- Antioxidants
- Vitamin C
- Increased collagen production
Note: While generally safe, some individuals may have skin sensitivity to it, and it should be avoided during pregnancy.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
FLAVOR & PAIRING
Pairs well with raspberry, fresh greens, strawberries, cheese, citrus, honey, dried apricots, saffron