In Texas this type of rose grows on dry rocky places to 6,500 feet (2,000 m), such as the Trans-Pecos.

[2] It has trifoliate leaves, deep rose purple blossoms and yellowish white prickles on the petioles and stems.

It is a perennial shrub with velvety, deciduous leaves.

[3] Rosa stellata can be used as a groundcover or small shrub and grows best when partially exposed to sunlight.

The purple flowers bloom in the summer and it typically grows to be between 16 and 24 inches tall.