Deciduous shrub. This native species is quite common here along the central coast of California. It forms broad thickets from underground shoots–a useful feature for re-vegetation and ground cover, as well as a potentially serious problem for the smaller garden. Individual stems are 4-6 feet tall and closely set with pale green to bluish green leaves. Single pink flowers up to 2 inches broad decorate the plants most of the summer. Low to moderate water needs in well-drained soil once established.
- Botanical Name: Rosa californica ‘First Dawn’
- Common Name: California Wild Rose
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Dimensions (HxW): 6′ x 6′
