''Rosa sherardii'' (syn. ''Rosa omissa''), the northern downy rose or Sherard's downy-rose, is a species of flowering plant in the family

Rosaceae Rosaceae (), the rose family, is a family of flowering plants that includes 4,828 known species in 91 genera. The name is derived from the type genus '' Rosa''. The family includes herbs, shrubs, and trees. Most species are deciduous, but som ...

. A shrub reaching , it is native to cooler parts of Europe, and has been introduced to the US state of Vermont. In the garden it prefers a sheltered location in full sun with moist but well-drained soil. More compact than '' Rosa tomentosa'', its grey-leaved form in particular is considered under-represented in cultivation.

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Roses Flora of France Flora of Northern Europe Flora of Middle Europe Flora of Eastern Europe Plants described in 1813 {{Rosa-stub