30 Rosa setigera Illinois Rose Seeds Native Climbing Flower

Rosa setigera, commonly known as the Illinois rose, is a vigorous climbing native species rose valued for its trailing habit and clusters of single pink blooms in early summer. It brings a natural, informal charm to fences, trellises, and wilder garden areas, and its glossy foliage and red autumn hips extend seasonal interest.
This rose works well as a flowering screen or bank cover and suits native plantings, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly landscapes. It is a hardy, adaptable species that tolerates a range of conditions once established.
Species: Rosa setigera
Type: Perennial climbing shrub rose
Plant_Habit: Climbing, spreading, suckering
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to fertile soil
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended, sow 1/4 inch deep
Sowing: Surface sow after stratification, keep evenly moist
Spacing: 6-10 feet apart
Notes: Blooms on old and new wood, prune as needed