Double Musk Rose (Rosa moschata plena)

Double Musk Rose (Rosa moschata plena)Hardy, deciduous shrub Description: Large clusters of snowy white, double blossoms in mid late summer. Intensely fragrant. Shapely, pointed, slightly drooping leaves of rich, gray green. Habit: Grows 5 to 8 feet high, forming a thick shrub. Culture: Prefers rich, well prepared garden loam and full sun. Tolerates some shade. Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7 through 9. Jefferson documented In July of 1791, Thomas Jefferson placed a large plant order with

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and is free-flowering from spring through fall

It is native to the Himalayas and was introduced to cultivation in the West in 1831

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