Dry Soil Rosa arkansana

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Rosa arkansana

*Prairie Rose*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Please Note: These plants may be limited in quantity.

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 1'-3'
Color: Light to Dark Pink
Bloom: June-July
Flowers: The flowers are about 2" wide. They have 5 petals, 5 sepals, and numerous stamens and pistils. They grow on short prickly stems.
Leaves: The leaves are divided into 9-11 ovate leaflets arranged in a feather like pattern along the leaf stalk.

Suggested Uses:

This native wild rose grows well on sandy and gravelly upland soils. It's aggressive root system is great for holding shoreline and is a good shoreline restoration plant! It does not transplant well and if dug from the wild only kills the plant! The foliage has beautiful fall colors of reds, oranges and yellows and the bright orange to red rose hips are a splashy addition to a fall bouquet!

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: Rose-hips contain high amounts of vitamin C.
Food Uses: Petals can be used in salads, to make tea, or candied. The hips can be used for syrup or jam when combined with sour apples or pectin. If no other food source is found, the fleshy exterior of the hips can be eaten raw. They are a good source of vitamin C, but not very tasty.
Other Uses:
More Information:
Name: Sunshine Rose

Option	Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$8.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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