Arkansas Rose

Rosa arkansana

 Arkansas Rose, commonly called Prairie Rose, is native to the central portion of the United States from Texas to the Great Lakes region and from New Mexico to Montana.   Commonly found on upland prairies and grassland, it prefers full sun exposure. It is Short growing, 1-3 feet, shrub-like, and adaptable to mesic to dry and well-drained soils/ Large pink flowers, 2 inches wide or more  bloom from May-July The hips, or seed pods, provide an excellent source of food for birds and small mammals throughout fall and winte. Colorful seed pods linger well into fall and winter.