Illinois Rose (Rosa setigera)

Produces large, pink, five-petaled flowers with a bright yellow center, blooming in clusters.

Foliage consists of compound leaves with three to five leaflets, turning yellow to reddish in fall.

Red rose hips follow the flowers, persisting into winter.

Can spread aggressively by suckers if not managed.

Rose hips provide food for birds and small mammals in fall and winter.

Dense growth offers cover for wildlife.

Illinois Rose is the state flower of Iowa.

Its later bloom time makes it valuable for extending floral interest in a native planting.

Can be trained on trellises or fences as a native alternative to non-native climbing roses.

Deer-resistant once established, and highly adaptable to restoration projects and ornamental landscapes.