Western Wild Rose (Rosa woodsii) is an upright, deciduous shrub that spreads through rhizomes. The attractive foliage emerges dark green in the spring and sports beautiful, large, pink flowers from late spring to early summer. These flowers then give way to edible rose hips in the late summer to early fall that are an excellent source of Vitamins A and C and can be used in tinctures, jellies, or syrups to boost the immune system. These rose hips are also a food source for birds and animals throughout the winter. Although it is frequently found growing along riparian areas, it is very drough tolerant once established and will require only small amounts of water and no fertilization or pruning. DO NOT OVERWATER to avoid the shrub becoming aggressive. Remove suckers at base to limit spread if desired. Wild Rose makes a beautiful addition as a specimen plant to garden beds or borders, foundation plantings, cottage gardens, meadow plantings, or woodland or shade gardens.