Rosa californica 'First Dawn' - First Dawn California Wild Rose (Plant) Insects and good in sun or

and good in sun or shade

Coffeeberry grows locally and is an attractive shrub in the garden

closed-cone pine forest

The California Naturalist Handbook provides a fun

or to climb a trellis

Rosa californica 'First Dawn' - First Dawn California Wild Rose (Plant) Insects and good in sun orFirst 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