A mysterious rose survived Hurricane Katrina. Nearly 20 years later, it’s still a symbol of hope
- Posted on August 27, 2025
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A mysterious rose survived Hurricane Katrina. Nearly 20 years later, it’s still a symbol of hope

The origin of the Peggy Martin rose baffles experts, but the plant withstood the storm after being underwater for weeks. Now, the rose thrives across the United States.