Rosa carolina, commonly known as the Carolina rose, pasture rose, or prairie rose, is a perennial shrub that is native to eastern North America. It can be found in nearly all US states and Canadian provinces east of the Great Plains. 

In spite of the delicate beauty of its blooms, this native plant is one of the toughest plants. 

The fragrant flowers emerge in early summer. Blooms are about 6 to 8 centimeters (2.5 to 3 inches) in diameter, with five light pink petals and a yellow center. The foliage is smooth and dark green. The stems have straight, needle-like thorns, which distinguishes it from very similar species such as R. palustris and R. virginiana, which have curved thorns. 

The Carolina rose is frequently found in a wide range of habitats, including dry soils, at the border of prairies, woodlands, and savannas, in thickets, in upland forested areas, and dunes. It also grows in wet soils along stream beds, swamps and low grassy areas. It has a wide range, from Nova Scotia, Canada, south to Florida, west to Texas, and north to Ontario.

The Carolina rose can be cultivated. It needs full sun to moderate shade. The plant is attractive to several species of bees and also provides nesting materials to them.

Type: Hardy shrub

Height: 0.5 to 1 m, 18-40"

Location: Sun or part sun

Hardiness zones: 3-8

Seeds per pack: 5