{"id":904,"date":"2013-10-26T05:28:28","date_gmt":"2013-10-26T05:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ongardening.com\/?p=904"},"modified":"2013-10-26T05:35:13","modified_gmt":"2013-10-26T05:35:13","slug":"california-native-roses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ongardening.com\/?p=904","title":{"rendered":"California Native Roses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rosa Californica is the only rose in my garden that is native to California. It\u2019s a fine plant, but tends to expand its territory through underground suckers.<\/p>\n

When I came upon a healthy specimen of another rose identified as a California native, I grabbed it for my garden and worked to learn more about it and other California native roses.<\/p>\n

I soon discovered that my new rose, R. multiflora, is an imposter! It is a native to Japan that has become naturalized in California and much of the U.S. In eastern North America, it is considered an invasive species, and even a \u201cnoxious weed\u201d in grazing areas. Although it has many blossoms, it is most appreciated by goats.<\/p>\n

Roses that are truly native to California typically have single pink flowers, varying degrees of fragrance, and spiny branches. They often are found near water sources. While they tolerate some drought and shade they grow best with ample moisture and sunlight. They can spread vigorously in hospitable circumstances, but are controllable with seasonal pruning.<\/p>\n

Here are several species, in roughly north-to-south order.<\/p>\n