Scientific Name
Rosa richardii

Common Name
St. John's Rose


Flower Color: Clear pale pink
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Flower: Single flowers in summer; yellow stamens; 5 petals
Type: Wild rose
Fragrance: Moderate
Height: Up to 3 feet
Comments: Also know as Rosa Richardii, Holy Rose, Rose of the Tomb; introduced1897; dark green glossy leaves; many thorns; tolerates some shade and poor soil; may be used as a ground cover; rounded bush; 4 foot spread
 

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