Small-flowered Sweet-briar (Rosa Micrantha) is a perennial shrub in the Rosaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
A deciduous shrub with small, pinkish flowers and edible hips.
Small-flowered Sweet-briar
Rosa Micrantha
A deciduous shrub with small, pinkish flowers and edible hips.
Quick Facts
Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8
Safety
🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
✅
Non-Toxic
Growing Conditions
Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:hedge, wildlife habitat, specimen shrub
Care Calendar
Monthly care tasks for Small-flowered Sweet-briar
Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
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Repot
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Pro tips from botanists and plant experts
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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Taxonomy
Family:Rosaceae
Genus:Rosa