Flowers of Rosa blanda are perfect, having both stamens and carpels, and they vary from white to pink in color.

The species name comes from the Latin word blandus, meaning "flattering, caressing, alluring, tempting", referring to the beauty of the flowers.

The central flower opens first, containing no bract and a pedicel 2–4 cm (0.79–1.57 in) long (shorter and stouter than those of other prairie rose species).

Rosa blanda grows naturally in meadows, prairies and fields occurs on dry hillsides, roadsides, fence rows, in either sandy or rocky soil.

[4] Rosa blanda is a perennial rose that is fairly sturdy and can tolerate dry, nutrient poor habitats such as roadsides, and sandy soil.