Woods' Rose

Woods' rose (Rosa woodsii) is a broadleaf deciduous shrub in the Rosaceae family native to western North America from western Kansas and North Dakota to Alaska and British Columbia, south to Arizona and Mexico. It reaches 2 ft tall and forms thickets. White to deep rose flowers appear solitary or in clusters of varying size.

Woods' rose is hardy in zones 3a-8b and tolerates full sun to shade with moist soil (pH 4.5-8.5) and moderate water. Twenty-seven diseases and 29 pests are documented. The fruit has a low edibility rating (2/5). The plant naturally occurs on moist soils of draws and streams. Seeds contain hair irritants.