Marcus, Joseph A.
Rosa setigera Michx.
Climbing prairie rose, Climbing rose, Prairie Rose
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
The pink prairie rose has climbing branches 6–15 feet long, with straight, scattered prickles along the stems. Leaves are divided into 3–5 leaflets which are sharp-pointed and 13 inches long. The 5-petaled pink flowers are 2 inches across, with many yellow stamens. They grow in clusters at the end of stems, but often open 1 or 2 at a time. They sometimes grow in bowers extending 8 feet high and 10–15 feet long (248).
Climbing or trailing;
Vulnerable - occurence at the fringe of its range or in restricted areas, but not a threatened species
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Shrub Leaf Retention: Deciduous Size Notes: 6-15 feet tall.
Leaf: Dark Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit: Red
Size Class: 6-12 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: May
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , FL , GA , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , MD , MA , MI , MO , NE , NH , NJ , NY , NC , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV , WI , DC
Canada: ON ,
QC Native Habitat: Open woodlands and thickets in Texas.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Clay, Sand, Loam
Conditions Comments: Prairie rose is a thornless rose that is
perfect for a location where it can ramble or climb. The single form, five petaled rosy flowers gradually fade to near-white creating a wonderful multi-hued effect. Many birds relish the showy, red fruit.
Benefit
Warning: Plant has thorns or prickles.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds
Deer Resistant: No
Last Update: 2012-12-09
