Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Large: 4-5"
Bloom shape: Globular
Petal count: semi-double: 8-15 petals
Rose bloom color: Russet
Rebloom: Excellent
Class: Other
Fragrance: Strong

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4b
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Showy
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Other
Uses: Good as a cover crop
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Crowns
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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