The Unknown Rose That Bloomed Beyond Katrina’s Path
• The Peggy Martin rose survived weeks underwater during Hurricane Katrina, while other rose varieties perished.
• This thornless rose has spread across the U.S., becoming a symbol of resilience and hope.
• Experts believe the rose's hardiness stems from its heirloom genetics, making it drought-tolerant and easy to care for.
Peggy Martin rose: enduring power of nature
The Peggy Martin rose is a testament to the enduring power of nature. This remarkable rose, whose origins are shrouded in mystery, demonstrated extraordinary resilience when it survived weeks submerged in water during Hurricane Katrina, a disaster that claimed the lives of over 450 other rose varieties. Since then, the Peggy Martin rose has spread far and wide across the United States, becoming a symbol of hope and perseverance.
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