Rosa californica 'First Dawn' - First Dawn California Wild Rose (Plant) Bird Books n Eastern Sierra Nevada

n Eastern Sierra Nevada

Dark green

An aromatic member of the mint family with rose colored flowers that attract bees and butterflies

Locally native in the San Diego region

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected from cuttings collected by Austin Griffiths and David Fross south of Arroyo de la Cruz in 1985 Natural Habitat Coastal hills

Rosa californica 'First Dawn' - First Dawn California Wild Rose (Plant) Bird Books n Eastern Sierra NevadaFirst Dawn has lovely, fragrant, creamy pink flowers and a long bloom season. Great wildlife value. Rosehips can also be used to make tea. Spreads by rhizomes, can be invasive. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Rosa californica 'First Dawn' Common Name First Dawn California Wild Rose Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose