Rosa acicularis

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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Alaska, Alberta, Canada, Russian Federation, Siberia, United States

Native

Introduced

Rosa acicularisRosa acicularis

Prickly Wild Rose

In Stock: 1.599 lb (Total:1.599lb)

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Germination:

62%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

34,749

Quantity:

1.6 lb

Collected in:

Canada
Alberta

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837390

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Alaska, Alberta, Canada, Russian Federation, Siberia, United States

Native

Introduced

Rosa acicularis, also known as Prickly Wild Rose or Arctic Rose, is a resilient and versatile shrub native to the northern reaches of North America, Europe, and Asia. Celebrated as Alberta's state flower, this perennial embodies both beauty and practicality. With a height of 3–7 feet and a spread of 4–6 feet, it showcases elegant, grayish-green foliage and vibrant rose-pink blooms with yellow stamens from late spring to early summer. The single, fragrant flowers eventually give way to bright red, vitamin-rich rose hips that persist through winter, attracting birds and adding seasonal interest.

Adaptable and robust, Prickly Wild Rose flourishes in USDA Zones 2–6, thriving in diverse habitats like boreal forests, prairies, and rocky foothills. Its vigorous, suckering growth habit forms dense colonies, ideal for erosion control and habitat restoration. The plant's prickly stems protect against deer and rabbit browsing, while its drought tolerance ensures low-maintenance appeal. Non-toxic and edible, its rose hips enhance culinary and herbal applications. Whether for wildlife support, erosion control, or aesthetic charm, Rosa acicularis makes a sustainable and attractive choice for diverse landscapes, even thriving in partial shade.