Moderate to grow
Cherokee rose
Rosa laevigata
Overview
Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata) is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It usually grows to between six and nine feet tall when mature, with an upright and bushy growth habit. Its glossy green leaves can be up to four and a half inches long, and its white flowers can have up to five petals and a diameter of two inches. The flowers have a mild, sweet fragrance and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The Cherokee Rose's bright red berries are also edible for humans.
Care Guide
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Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
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Light
Full sun.
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Temperature
Hardiness zone 7-9.
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Propagation
Cutting, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
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