How much sun does Baldhip rose need?

Baldhip rose grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Baldhip rose bloom?

Baldhip rose blooms in May and June.

Where is Baldhip rose native?

Baldhip rose (Rosa gymnocarpa) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Baldhip rose

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Rosa gymnocarpa

Last reviewed: October 2026

Baldhip rose (Rosa gymnocarpa) is a perennial shrub native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states. It blooms in May and June. The flowers draw bees.

Baldhip rose (Rosa gymnocarpa) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-08-15). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

24"–60" H × 24"–48" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Native to

CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A slender, sparsely thorny shrub with thin, wiry canes and small, single, pale pink flowers followed by small, bristly, pear-shaped hips. Grows in the dry shade of coniferous forest understory, spreading modestly by suckers.

Growing Baldhip rose

Grow Baldhip rose in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 60 inches tall and spread 24 to 48 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The simple, open flowers provide easy access to pollen for a range of native bees, and the small hips persist into winter as food for birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Baldhip rose need?: Baldhip rose grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Baldhip rose bloom?: Baldhip rose blooms in May and June.
Where is Baldhip rose native?: Baldhip rose (Rosa gymnocarpa) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Baldhip rose toxic to dogs?: Baldhip rose is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
Is Baldhip rose toxic to cats?: Baldhip rose is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
What pollinators does Baldhip rose attract?: Baldhip rose draws bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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