Prairie Rose, Arkansas Rose
Cold hardy and drought tolerant, Rosa arkansana (Arkansas Rose) is an upright, deciduous, suckering shrub with attractive, serrated, dark-green foliage that turns fiery orange-red in the fall. In summer, a profusion of fragrant, single, white to deep pink flowers appear in small clusters on densely prickly stems. They are followed by abundant, bright red rose hips that persist into the fall and winter. Birds and wildlife will feast on them. Resistant to drought and fire, Arkansas Rose spreads by rhizomes to form a low open prickly thicket. Perfect for water-wise prairie or meadow plantings.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa, Rosa - Shrub Rose |
| Common names | Prairie Rose, Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, United States, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa, Rosa - Shrub Rose |
| Common names | Prairie Rose, Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, United States, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Rosa arkansana (Arkansas Rose) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa arkansana (Arkansas Rose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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